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The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected

Sep 2, 2026 · Scott Horsley

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The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected
A new Inspector General
A new Inspector General

The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.

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