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IRS Cuts Over 11,000 Employees Under Trump, Nearly 1 in 3 Tax Auditors Lost Amid Deferred Resignation Program

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Updated May 8, 2025, 04:12 AM

Under President Donald Trump's administration, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has experienced substantial workforce reductions, with more than 11,000 employees either given buyouts or terminated, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. These cuts have disproportionately affected tax auditors, with nearly one in three auditors lost during the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffing reductions. As of April 22, an additional deferred resignation program has seen 23,000 IRS employees apply, with 13,125 approved for departure, indicating further reductions are forthcoming. Experts, including University of Maryland economics professor Daniel Reck, have expressed concerns that these staffing cuts, along with the elimination of programs such as Direct File, could reduce the IRS's operational efficiency. The agency has also issued warnings to employees amid the ongoing layoffs. The workforce reductions have been reported across all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, with tax auditors identified as the hardest hit group. Critics argue that while the Trump administration aims to reduce the federal budget deficit, the cuts to the IRS—the agency responsible for collecting government revenue—may undermine that goal by weakening tax enforcement capabilities.

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