The IRS will close at least 110 offices due to ongoing budget cuts and mass layoffs with over 6,000 employees set to be cut. These closures raise concerns as tax season approaches, with potential challenges for taxpayers and questions about the rationale behind reducing staff at a key revenue-generating agency. The affected offices are listed, including locations in Lowell, Massachusetts, Hilo, Hawaii, and others. Critics, including former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, have expressed concerns about the impact on IRS operations. Some warn that such cuts may hinder tax collection efficiency, and former IRS commissioners have urged caution. Meanwhile, Secretary Howard Lutnick noted that Trump’s goal is to shift government funding from income taxes to tariffs. Further IRS office closures are expected as part of broader federal budget cuts.
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