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IRS to Furlough Nearly 50% of Staff Amid Government Shutdown
IRS to Furlough Nearly 50% of Staff Amid Government Shutdown
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The IRS plans to furlough nearly half of its workforce as the US government shutdown enters its second week. A revised contingency plan reveals only 39,870 employees—53.6% of the agency—will remain operational. The MOVE aims to curb spending amid stalled appropriations.
This follows aggressive staffing cuts earlier in 2025 under the TRUMP administration's government efficiency drive, which saw IRS headcount drop from 100,000 to 75,000. While furloughs temporarily reduce payroll costs, hundreds of essential workers continue laboring without pay—intensifying pressure for a legislative resolution.
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