The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to reduce its workforce by about 7,000 probationary workers in Washington, D.C., and nationwide, starting Thursday. These layoffs will impact probationary employees who have been with the IRS for a year or less and have not yet obtained full civil service protection.
Reports indicate that around 6,700 IRS workers, representing 7% of the agency's total workforce of approximately 95,000 employees, will be affected. The layoffs will encompass various roles, including revenue agents, specialized auditors, and IT specialists across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.
