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IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday: Report

The Internal Revenue Service is terminating over 6,000 probationary employees during tax season based on 'current mission needs', as stated in a termination letter viewed by Business Insider.
The National Treasury Employees Union filed a lawsuit on February 12 against the widespread firings of probationary workers.
Tax experts warn that the IRS job cuts may lead to reduced tax revenue for the government, highlighting the inefficiency of cutting enforcement resources, according to Natasha Sarin.
Vanessa Williamson from the Brookings Institution warned that these terminations could disproportionately affect enforcement due to reliance on new hires.

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Financial Post

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Bloomberg

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