NYT
IRS Audit Revenue Has Plummeted Under Trump, Watchdog Finds
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service has experienced a significant reduction in staffing since 2025, according to a watchdog report. The agency's audit capacity has declined as a result of the personnel decrease. The IRS did not immediately provide a statement regarding the staffing changes or their impact on audit operations.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/business/irs-audit-revenue.html