IRS Employee Layoffs

SOURCE www.govexec.com
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.

Key Points

  • IRS initiating a Reduction in Force (RIF) affecting multiple offices and job categories.
  • President Trump's executive orders and budget cuts leading to as many as 20,000 job cuts at the IRS.
  • Layoffs starting with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, with other offices to follow.
  • Employees to receive early retirement and buyout incentives.
  • Layoffs occurring during the busiest time of the year for the agency.

Pros

  • Efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS may increase as a result of the layoffs.

Cons

  • Large-scale job cuts may impact the quality and timeliness of services provided by the IRS.