The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has caused chaos at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by demanding access to the agency’s most protected internal databases, firing thousands of workers, and shutting down taxpayer assistance offices across the country. The morale among IRS employees is suffering as they face layoffs and intimidation from DOGE staff. Nina Olson, the former National Taxpayer Advocate, warns that these cuts are gutting the agency and putting its future at risk. Furthermore, there are concerns that DOGE may use IRS data to target undocumented immigrants, in violation of privacy laws. Despite these challenges, the Biden administration has allocated funding to improve customer service at the IRS. The situation at the IRS is causing turmoil at the agency and could result in longer wait times for taxpayers seeking assistance. While the automated tax return systems are currently running smoothly, delays are expected in the long term due to staff reductions and restructuring efforts by DOGE. The Biden administration is working to address these challenges by allocating funds and hiring new staff, but the situation remains uncertain. The future of the IRS and the impact on taxpayers will depend on how these issues are resolved.
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