WASHINGTON—The President and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planning to cut the IRS workforce in half, laying off approximately 50,000 workers and closing at least 110 IRS offices nationwide.
Experts are now urging anyone with significant tax debt to apply for tax forgiveness before programs are affected.
Reduced IRS manpower typically leads to longer tax processing time, and experts are concerned this will lead to a backlog of applications for the Fresh Start Program, which helps Americans resolve and reduce their back taxes.
“It’s unclear how much the IRS Fresh Start Program will be affected, but things will change soon. Anyone with significant tax debt must take advantage of this program before its funding is reduced or completely cut,” says George Miller, a Virginia-based CPA.
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With IRS workforce cuts looming, the already-complicated process of securing tax relief may become nearly impossible in the coming months.
Experts report that delays in tax processing could mean months – or even years – of waiting for crucial tax forgiveness approvals. Many Americans may be left financially stranded.
“Every day, I see clients who think they have time to handle their tax debts later,” warns Miller, “But the sad reality is that once these programs vanish, there may be no second chances. The IRS has the power to take everything.”
Fighting the IRS can be tedious alone. Experts say the agency will focus on targeting middle and lower-class Americans who don’t have expensive tax attorneys to defend them.
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