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IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone: Watchdog
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· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the IRS's performance and staffing changes can be found through KTSM 9 News, which provides more information on this matter.
A recent report indicates the IRS performed better than expected during tax season, despite significant staff reductions. The agency began 2025 with approximately 102,000 employees, but this number decreased substantially by the end of the year. The reduction in staff was a result of firings and layoffs initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency.
By the end of 2025, the IRS had around 74,000 employees. Further details on the IRS's performance and staffing changes can be found through KTSM 9 News, which provides more information on this matter.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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