So far, 7% of all IRS employees have been let go and a hiring freeze is in place at the agency. (More job cuts are expected in the near-term future.) ...

The IRS didn’t agree to an interview, but government data as of March 28, 2025, shows the agency is processing tax returns and issuing refunds at a pace consistent with this time last year.

Advertisement IRS workforce cuts raise concerns during tax season The Trump administration says staff reductions at the IRS will not impact taxpayer services, but employees say otherwise.

Typically, the IRS issues a taxpayer’s tax return within three weeks of filing. But should the agency choose to begin its reduction in force plan before the beginning of May, it could impact how ...

IRS employees that took a buyout offer must work through May 15, but many IRS employees may leave as soon as April, he said. Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.

The IRS job cuts could potentially have an impact on taxpayers across the country, including Hawaii, before the April 15th deadline.

The Trump administration has already fired over 7,000 employees from the IRS and plans to cut 11,000 more by May 15 — in line with its goal to reduce the department’s workforce by 50%.

The cuts would reduce the IRS workforce from about 100,000 employees to 60,000 or 70,000.

Nick Haines discusses the economic impact of IRS layoffs, federal funding cuts and abortion in MO. Nick Haines, Jonathan Shorman, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz and Eric Wesson discuss the economic ...