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December 28, 2025
The IRS is urging taxpayers to rely on IRS online tools during the 2026 filing season as staffing cuts push more services toward digital self-service.
IRS funding cuts are raising questions about tax refunds and customer support in 2026. Here’s what the IRS, Treasury, and watchdogs say so far.
IRS staffing changes and response times shifted after 2022, as Treasury and IRS statements link hiring, funding, and digitization to shorter waits.
IRS operations during the government shutdown continued in limited form in October 2025, with online tools active, payments processed, and some services paused.
IRS budget changes approved by Congress may affect refunds, return processing, and customer service, according to official IRS and CRS documents.
IRS funding has changed through budget rescissions and flat appropriations. See what Congress cut, what stayed level, and how IRS services are affected.
