IRS Will Lay off Thousands of Probationary Workers

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as next week.
US IRS prepares to lay off thousands of workers, sources say
The move that could squeeze resources at the tax-collecting agency during the critical tax-filing season, two people familiar with the matter said.
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The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly preparing to lay off thousands of its workers during its busiest time of year: tax season. The agency, which has more than 100,000 employees, is planning to begin layoffs as early as next week,
IRS set to layoff thousands
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off thousands of employees next week, according to a late Friday report by Bloomberg. This decision could strain the tax agency's resources during the crucial tax-filing period.
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