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IRS Audit Revenue Just Collapsed 35%—And Thousands of Enforcement Jobs Are Gone, Treasury Watchdog Finds

Sep 2, 2026 · 04:54 AM ET· updated 55m ago
IRS Audit Revenue Just Collapsed 35%—And Thousands of Enforcement Jobs Are Gone, Treasury Watchdog Finds

IRS audit revenue fell 35% as workforce reductions cut examination activity and staffing in fiscal 2025.

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The IRS is checking fewer people's taxes and collecting less money from audits because it has fewer workers doing those checks. When a government agency gets weaker at its job, it can mean less money coming in, which affects how the government pays for things.

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