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IRS Staffing Declined 27% in 2025 with Further Cuts Proposed
The Internal Revenue Service experienced a significant reduction in staffing levels during 2025. A new budget proposal seeks additional position eliminations. This would result in the agency's lowest staffing in the modern era.
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The agency's employee count fell from approximately 102,000 to 74,000 during that period, according to data from the IRS. The latest IRS budget proposal includes plans to eliminate another 4,000 positions. If implemented, this would reduce staffing to its lowest level in the modern era.
levels at the IRS have been a point of discussion in federal budgeting processes. The 2025 reductions occurred amid ongoing fiscal considerations. The proposed cuts would continue this trend, potentially affecting agency operations.
staffing could impact tax processing and enforcement activities. The IRS has not provided specific details on how these changes would be managed. Further information on the budget proposal is expected as it moves through the approval process.
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