The IRS has experienced a significant reduction in its workforce, losing over 20% since President Trump took office. Despite initial hiring under the Biden administration aimed at improving tax collection and service, cuts have begun to outweigh those gains. The Deferred Resignation Program has facilitated over 20,000 employee departures, contributing to a drastic decline in IRS staffing numbers not seen in 45 years. Leadership at the agency emphasizes the importance of consolidating functions for efficiency even as it prepares for further layoffs and service challenges.
The IRS has lost over 20% of its workforce since Trump took office, undermining Biden's hiring efforts and resulting in imminent layoffs.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that improving efficiency and service at the IRS is a priority amid workforce cuts and service level challenges.
More than 20,000 IRS employees are leaving under the Deferred Resignation Program, highlighting a mass exit from the agency thatâs been ongoing.
The Biden era added personnel to IRS, but the new leadership is reversing this trend, as reported figures show a balance with voluntary resignations.
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