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'They're reckless': Republicans call for deeper IRS budget cuts as tax season chaos looms


Published on 2025-03-02 06:00:38 - MSN
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  • If you thought slashing 6,700 jobs at the IRS was a lot, you ain't seen nothing yet. Years of Republican rhetoric tarring the Internal Revenue Service with allegations of anti-conservative bias are now converging with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's effort to cut the department by what's expected to be nearly 7,

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing debate over the IRS budget as the tax filing season approaches. Republicans in Congress are pushing for deeper cuts to the IRS budget, arguing that the agency has been mismanaging funds and that further financial support would be reckless. This push comes despite warnings from tax professionals and Democrats about potential chaos due to underfunding, which could lead to longer wait times, reduced service, and inefficiencies in tax processing. Critics of the budget cuts highlight that the IRS has already been struggling with outdated technology and insufficient staffing, issues that could be exacerbated by reduced funding. The contention revolves around the Inflation Reduction Act, which allocated $80 billion to the IRS over a decade, but now faces opposition from Republicans who want to rescind this funding, citing concerns over government overreach and the need for fiscal responsibility.

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