National Taxpayer Advocate rings warning bell about how much the IRS will be prepared for 2026 tax season, given job cuts and ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS The 2025 tax filing season ran smoothly despite thousands of IRS layoffs, but the 2026 tax filing season could be challenging for the agency.An IRS watchdog reported that more than a ...

The IRS faces a challenging 2026 tax season due to significant staff reductions. Experts warn that these cuts could severely ...

Taxpayers could face significant hurdles during the 2026 tax filing season after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reduced ...

The IRS lost 26% of its 102,000-person workforce to layoffs and buyouts this year through early June, amid a larger effort by the Trump administration to shrink the federal government. The figure ...

The 2026 tax season could be rough, with IRS staff cuts and budget woes likely causing delays and service issues for taxpayers.

Tax year 2026 and filing season 2027 are the target date for retiring the Filing Information Returns Electronic, or FIRE, ...

National Taxpayer Advocate rings warning bell about how much the IRS will be prepared for 2026 tax season, given job cuts and tax changes.