IRS Workforce Set to Be Slashed in Half: A Move by the Trump Administration
March 5, 2025The Trump administration is taking decisive action to reduce the size of the federal government, with plans to cut the IRS workforce in half.
In a bold move to streamline the federal government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce from 90,000 to just 45,000 employees. This significant reduction is part of the Trump administration’s broader strategy to shrink government operations and enhance efficiency. The plan involves a combination of layoffs, attrition, and buyout offers, according to sources cited by the Associated Press.