IRS Employee Layoffs

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started issuing layoff notices to employees, beginning with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance. The agency is expected to reduce its workforce by as many as 20,000 jobs due to budget cuts and workforce reduction orders from President Trump. The layoffs will occur in phases, with eligible employees receiving early retirement and buyout incentives. The agency is in its busiest time of the year, with the annual tax filing deadline approaching.