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IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« on: February 15, 2025, 12:33:36 pm »
IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

 By  FATIMA HUSSEIN
Updated 10:38 AM CST, February 15, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 happen as soon as next week.

This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection.

It’s unclear how many IRS workers will be affected.

Previously, the administration announced a plan to offer buyouts to almost all federal employees through a “deferred resignation program” to quickly reduce the government workforce. The program deadline was Feb. 6, and administration officials said employees who accept will be able to stop working while still collecting a paycheck until Sept. 30.

However, IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season were told they will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline, according to a letter sent recently to IRS employees.

It is unclear how many workers will be impacted by the layoff announcement plan. Representatives from the U.S. Treasury and IRS did not respond to Associated Press requests for comment.

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Re: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2025, 12:49:31 pm »
Seasonal HR needs is the primary reason why contractors are used.

Deploy them if needed.

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Re: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2025, 12:49:36 pm »
Might have been a good idea to wait until after April 15th.  If refunds are delayed, people might blame it on Trump.
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Re: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2025, 03:43:50 pm »
Meh, I won’t be getting a refund and if delays the demand letter all the better.
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Re: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2025, 03:46:38 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on February 15, 2025, 12:49:36 pm
Might have been a good idea to wait until after April 15th.  If refunds are delayed, people might blame it on Trump.

Refunds have been seriously delayed the last two years.  And that was AFTER the 87,000 new agents were hired.  Not really seeing any downside to letting them go.
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Re: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2025, 03:55:22 pm »
Quote from: GtHawk on February 15, 2025, 03:43:50 pm
Meh, I won’t be getting a refund and if delays the demand letter all the better.

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Re: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2025, 02:48:31 pm »
Quote from: GtHawk on February 15, 2025, 03:43:50 pm
Meh, I won’t be getting a refund and if delays the demand letter all the better.

Demand letters are sent out automatically via computer, as are penalty assessments.  Those will no doubt continue to come out on a timely basis.
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Re: IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2025, 03:56:49 pm »
Quote from: Kamaji on February 16, 2025, 02:48:31 pm
Demand letters are sent out automatically via computer, as are penalty assessments.  Those will no doubt continue to come out on a timely basis.
:whistle: And go on the stack. No I’m no Al Sharpton…..to White and not well connected so I can’t ignore the IRS.
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