IRS Sheds 26 Percent of Staff as Federal Workforce Pared Down: Report

The cuts are part of the administration’s effort to downsize government and reduce bureaucratic bloat.

6/25/2025|Updated: 6/25/2025

A new report from the head of the IRS’s Taxpayer Advocate Service shows that the agency has lost more than one-quarter of its workforce since President Donald Trump assumed office.

The overhaul is consistent with the administration’s effort to slim down the federal government, but it raises questions about the agency’s readiness for the 2026 tax season.

Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.