IRS to Furlough Nearly Half Its Workforce Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

The IRS plans to furlough approximately 34,000 employees, nearly half of its workforce, due to the ongoing government shutdown. This decision comes as the agency faces an impending tax filing deadline, raising concerns about delays in tax processing and customer service. The shutdown, resulting from a failure to reach a funding agreement, poses significant risks to essential government services and the economy at large.