Beth Crowell, an experienced accountant for the IRS, joined with hopes of enhancing the agency's ability to collect taxes. However, after layoffs commenced across the agency, particularly in her large business and international division, her crucial audit efforts have been severely impacted. The IRS, aiming to recover billions in missed tax revenues, faces increased difficulties in enforcement with half of the workforce in her department being laid off, complicating the agency's mission further amid ongoing budget constraints and reforms.
"By hiring Ms. Crowell and thousands of other experienced tax professionals last year, the I.R.S. was trying to fill those gaps and rebuild its ability to enforce tax laws after years of decay."
"As a result, the I.R.S. may struggle even more with its basic mission of collecting taxes. Work-intensive investigations into large businesses and rich Americans could decline, adding to the deficit."
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