The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off thousands of employees starting next week, according to a report by Bloomberg. This move could strain the tax agency’s resources during the critical tax-filing period.
Probationary employees, who are relatively new to their roles and lack full civil service job protections, will be among those dismissed. The Office of Personnel Management issued the directive last Thursday, citing the need for “reductions across the board” with no analysis on its impact on operations.
The exact number of affected employees is uncertain, but sources express concern that these cuts could hinder the agency’s ability to manage the tax-filing season effectively.
The news was first reported by The New York Times.
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