NPR
The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The IRS reduced its auditing staff in 2025, and tax collections from enforcement activities declined, according to a Treasury Inspector General report.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5954022/irs-tax-collection-job-reductions