IRS Plans to Cut Up to Half of Workforce, AP Sources Say
The Internal Revenue Service is drafting plans to reduce its workforce by up to half through a combination of layoffs, attrition, and buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation. This move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce through various measures. A significant reduction in force could render the IRS "dysfunctional," said John Koskinen, a former IRS commissioner.
- The impending layoffs highlight the unintended consequences of a broader trend towards downsizing and streamlining government agencies, which may ultimately compromise essential public services.
- How will the long-term impact of this workforce reduction affect the stability and effectiveness of tax collection in the United States, particularly for vulnerable populations?