Treasury Department's Plans to Streamline IRS Operations and Reassign Agents

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Treasury Department considers streamlining IRS operations, potentially terminating up to half of the staff. Trump administration aims for efficiency and deficit reduction, with plans to reassign agents to immigration enforcement. IRS already terminated 7,000 probationary employees. Department of Homeland Security requests IRS agents for immigration efforts.

Key Points

  • Treasury Department considering wide range of streamlining initiatives for IRS
  • Trump administration focusing on efficiency and deficit reduction
  • Plans to potentially terminate thousands of IRS employees
  • Reassignment of IRS agents to assist Department of Homeland Security with immigration enforcement

Pros

  • Efficiency and modernization of IRS operations
  • Potential deficit reduction through streamlining initiatives

Cons

  • Potential termination of up to half of IRS staff
  • Reassignment of IRS agents to immigration enforcement may impact tax-related services