Several people briefed on the matter said cuts to the IRS cuts numbering in the thousands. One target is tax collections.

The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly preparing to lay off thousands of its workers during its busiest time of year: tax season. The agency, which has more than 100,000 employees, is planning to begin layoffs as early as next week,

DOGE official Gavin Kliger met IRS executives Thursday, launching a probe after an X poll backed Musk’s call to audit the tax agency.