The IRS intends to lay off thousands of probationary workers during the critical tax filing period, with cuts potentially starting as early as next week. This decision supports the Trump administration's broader initiative to downsize the federal workforce by removing non-civil service employees. While buyouts were previously offered to federal workers, IRS staff handling 2025 tax returns will not be permitted to accept these offers until after the tax deadline, creating uncertainty. The Biden administration had initially allocated $80 billion to strengthen the IRS, which is now facing significant budget cuts driven by Republican proposals.
The IRS is set to lay off thousands of probationary workers amid tax season, as the administration pushes to reduce the federal workforce.
IRS employees involved in the tax season cannot accept buyouts until after the April 15 deadline, highlighting the complexity of current federal employment policies.
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