Don’t Worry, IRS Won’t Empty Out–at Least During Tax Season

Don’t Worry, the IRS Won’t Empty Out–at Least During Tax Season
Amid the Trump administration’s sweeping and at times chaotic campaign to shrink the size of government and trim head count, a segment of the federal workforce that is critical this time of year is being told they have to stay on the job: the IRS staffers who support the tax-filing process.
Tax season 2025: Some IRS employees can't take government buyout until May
Some government employees who work for the Internal Revenue Service and choose to take the so-called "buyout" offered by the White House, will have to stick around through tax season 2025, according to an email viewed by Axios.
Could the IRS Hiring Freeze Delay Tax Refunds? What We Know
If the IRS experiences staff shortages, the ability to process returns as quickly as in previous years could be in jeopardy.
2025 IRS tax season workers can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline
The National Treasury Employees Union president advised all federal workers not to accept the buyout offer, which she says is dubious.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
Direct File and its documentation all remain live and online at the time of this reporting, so it is erroneous to say that DOGE has blocked the ability for people to use the progr
IRS Direct File: You can still file your taxes for free — for now
The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.
Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
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IRS Unveils Key Changes for 2025 Tax Season: What You Need to Know
The IRS has set January 27 as the start of the 2025 tax season, with significant updates aimed at enhancing taxpayer ...
How Trump’s IRS Initiatives Could Harm Tax Filing Season
And the potential loss of expertise in information technology and cybersecurity could put both agency efficiency and taxpayer ...
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IRS and CASST unveil 2025 Tax Season changes to combat fraud
In a bid to safeguard taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS and CASST have announced significant changes for the 2025 tax ...
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When do the first IRS refunds arrive this tax season?
The IRS is offering a chance to claim unclaimed Recovery Rebate Credits from 2021. Learn how you can potentially receive up ...