The reduction in force was expected and comes as the agency has already lost several executives and thousands of employees, including agents who audit tax returns, during tax season. It’s also part of a broader plan from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team, the U.S. DOGE Service, to shrink the federal government.
“This action is being taken to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS,” an email sent to employees said.
A spokesperson for the Treasury Department said the cuts “will be part of — and driven by — process improvements and technological innovations that will allow the IRS to collect revenue and serve taxpayers more effectively.” The department has previously said its policy is to not attach names to spokespeople’s statements.
The IRS did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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