President Donald Trump has issued an indefinite hiring freeze for the IRS, extending beyond a 90-day freeze for other federal agencies. The freeze remains in effect until the administration determines it’s in the national interest to lift it. This comes as tax season approaches, with concerns about potential delays in tax processing, although some experts believe the freeze won’t significantly disrupt filings due to the IRS’s larger staff, thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. However, the freeze could affect audits, particularly for wealthier individuals, and slow down the hiring of temporary workers needed for the tax season. Critics also warn that the freeze could leave critical government positions unfilled, hindering agency operations.
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