National Taxpayer Advocate rings warning bell about how much the IRS will be prepared for 2026 tax season, given job cuts and tax changes.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The 2025 tax filing season ran smoothly despite thousands of IRS layoffs, but the 2026 tax filing season could be challenging for the agency.An IRS watchdog reported that more than a ...

The IRS faces a challenging 2026 tax season due to significant staff reductions. Experts warn that these cuts could severely ...

Taxpayers could face significant hurdles during the 2026 tax filing season after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reduced ...

The IRS lost 26% of its 102,000-person workforce to layoffs and buyouts this year through early June, amid a larger effort by ...

The 2026 tax season could be rough, with IRS staff cuts and budget woes likely causing delays and service issues for taxpayers.

The IRS employee headcount dropped by more than 25,000 as part during President Donald Trump's second administration.

As the 2026 tax season approaches, U.S. taxpayers may face significant challenges due to substantial IRS workforce reductions and anticipated complex tax law changes.

The IRS faces a challenging landscape for the 2026 tax filing season, marked by a drastic workforce reduction and significant ...

The IRS had “one of the most successful filing seasons in recent history” in 2025, but the 2026 season is at risk because of job losses and funding cuts, the national taxpayer advocate (NTA) said ...

Collins said the 2025 filing season was “one of the most successful filing seasons in recent memory,” though she warned that the 2026 season could be rocky. “With the IRS workforce reduced ...