IRS February 20, 2025
Trump Administration Fires 6,700 IRS Employees During Tax Season
The purge largely targeted newer “probationary” employees who have fewer protections than long-term workers.
IRS February 20, 2025
IRS Plans to Cut Thousands of Employees by Mail
A technical glitch prevented officials from notifying thousands of IRS employees via email that they were being terminated. The agency had to resort to paper.
Accounting February 19, 2025
Deloitte Rolls Back its DEI Programs Amid Pressure from Trump Administration
The Big Four accounting firm has informed its staff that it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a move that comes as the new Trump administration is taking a stand against these initiatives.
IRS February 19, 2025
IRS Workers in Kansas City Brace for Mass Layoff
National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 66 president Shannon Ellis said the union had been informed by IRS leadership that as many as 1,000 probationary employees would be let go this week.
IRS February 18, 2025
Bessent: DOGE Effort Has Saved Estimated $50 Billion Thus Far
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Americans “don’t have to be concerned about any of this,” referring to attempts by the DOGE team to access a broad range of taxpayer data, including on individuals.
Payroll February 18, 2025
Social Security Acting Chief Quits Over Musk-Led Hunt for Data
Social Security Agency acting commissioner Michelle King has reportedly resigned in protest over the effort led by billionaire Elon Musk to gain access to recipients’ personal information.
Taxes February 17, 2025
Trump Cabinet Member Blames Democrats for IRS Audit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accused former President Joe Biden’s administration of rushing an IRS audit into him in a post to social media platform X on Monday.