So far, 7% of all IRS employees have been let go and a hiring freeze is in place at the agency. (More job cuts are expected in the near-term future.) ...

The tax agency overall is down a quarter of its staff through a combination of deferred resignations, retirements and RIFs, ...

The IRS job cuts could potentially have an impact on taxpayers across the country, including Hawaii, before the April 15th deadline.

Typically, the IRS issues a taxpayer’s tax return within three weeks of filing. But should the agency choose to begin its reduction in force plan before the beginning of May, it could impact how ...

The IRS didn’t agree to an interview, but government data as of March 28, 2025, shows the agency is processing tax returns and issuing refunds at a pace consistent with this time last year.

Utah couple were both fired from their IRS jobs as part of DOGE cuts — husband says it was his ‘retirement plan.’ Here’s how to protect (and grow) your nest-egg even without a job Story by ...

IRS employees that took a buyout offer must work through May 15, but many IRS employees may leave as soon as April, he said. Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.

Nick Haines discusses the economic impact of IRS layoffs, federal funding cuts and abortion in MO. Nick Haines, Jonathan Shorman, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz and Eric Wesson discuss the economic ...

Advertisement IRS workforce cuts raise concerns during tax season The Trump administration says staff reductions at the IRS will not impact taxpayer services, but employees say otherwise.