this IRS (IRS) As the Trump administration continues to shrink the federal government, it will start with layoffs and cut its workforce by at least 25%.
In a letter to employees, the agency said that in addition to layoffs, it is eliminating its Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, which protects taxpayers from discrimination, audits and investigations.
The remaining employees in the department will be transferred to other departments.
“In stark contrast to the extremely unwelcome plan of the previous government Hire thousands of other IRS agentsPresident Trump focuses on saving taxes, eliminating swelling, useless DEI offices and improving the efficiency of the agency,” White House spokesman Liz Huston told Fox News Digital.
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The IRS will start laying off employees on Friday, starting with layoffs, cutting its labor force by at least 25%. (Getty Image)
“This action is being taken to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS and to improve in accordance with the workforce optimization initiatives outlined in the recent executive orders,” the letter stated. President Donald TrumpThe execution order directs the Ministry of Efficiency to get rid of wasted spending.
The agency said it has approved the provision of Voluntary Retirement Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP). The message said that information about these programs will be shared with employees later.
The Fox Digital Society learned that the Treasury is weighing options on how to simplify the institution. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg by Getty Image)
“To date, about 5% of the offices left through deferred resignation plans and losses,” the news said. “Another 75% of the offices will be reduced by RIF (reducing power).”
A Treasury spokesman told Fox News Digital that the reductions are “part of process improvements and technological innovations” that will allow the IRS to collect revenue and serve taxpayers more effectively. ”
“The consolidation of key support functions is crucial to improving efficiency and service quality,” a spokesperson said. “The secretary is committed to ensuring efficiency is achieved when delivering the collection, privacy and customer service that the American people deserve.”
The agency announced in February’s layoffs intend to rule for layoffs that intend to cut nearly 7,000 probation workers in Washington, D.C.
IRS data states that there are about 90,000 employees in the United States. (GE)
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The employees have since been ordered to resume.
According to the latest IRS data, the IRS has a total of approximately 90,000 employees in the United States.
