Getting the IRS on the phone is more difficult this tax filing season, experts say

Getting the IRS on the phone is tough. Wait times could go up next year

Earlier this month, the IRS began layoffs that could end up cutting as many as 20,000 staffers—up to 25% of the total workforce.

DOGE cuts update today: IRS doesn't "have time" for tax cases amid layoffs

The IRS began layoffs that could end up cutting as many as 20,000 workers,

Getting the IRS on the phone is more difficult this tax filing season, experts say

Taxpayers calling the IRS for help processing their taxes this filing season may find it harder than normal to get someone on the phone.

Taxpayers to Face Longer Wait Times for IRS Help – Accountant Log

This year, taxpayers calling the IRS for help processing their taxes may find it harder than usual to get someone on the phone, according to experts. The IRS has been experiencing long wait times for its phone line, with taxpayers facing hours of waiting on hold for assistance. This problem is expected to worsen next year with staffing cuts that could significantly reduce the agency’s workforce. The IRS staffing reductions are part of the Trump…

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