Taxpayers may face issues this 2026 tax season after IRS layoffs and new laws, a watchdog warns
IRS staffing cuts, leadership turnover, and complex tax-law changes risk impairing assistance for taxpayers who encounter filing problems in the 2026 season.
IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season
The IRS is reorganizing senior leadership and personnel to improve taxpayer service and manage the 2026 filing season amid workforce cuts and major tax-law changes.
IRS begins accepting 2025 returns Jan. 26 but faces major workforce losses and retroactive tax-law changes that could disrupt the filing season before April 15.