IRS Staffing Reductions Could Delay Tax Refunds This Season
The IRS has experienced a 27% reduction in staffing this year, which may lead to delays in processing tax refunds. Key departments such as Direct File and Online Services have been severely impacted, with staff reductions of 88% and 100%, respectively. These staffing issues, combined with delayed hiring and onboarding, could slow down the processing of the 164 million expected tax returns.
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