Tax Strategy Expert Tips to Navigate IRS Slowdown | National Business

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 10, 2025–

The Internal Revenue Service announced furloughs for nearly half its newly hired staff. According to IRS.gov, in May of 2024, the agency completed hiring nearly 30,000 new workers across audit, customer service, tax examiners and more.

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