The IRS has lost almost one-third of its tax auditors after 2 months of DOGE cuts, report says

The Trump administration’s IRS workforce reduction plan has led to nearly one-third of tax auditors leaving, with a report indicating that 31% of auditors departed by March 2025, potentially jeopardizing tax revenue collection from wealthy individuals and corporations. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut federal employees, including 40% of the IRS workforce, but this may result in significant long-term revenue loss, estimated at $323 billion over the next decade, due to decreased compliance and audits. Critics argue that DOGE’s cost-saving measures may ultimately diminish tax collection effectiveness and have hidden costs related to lost productivity and legal challenges.

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