EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 1 MIN
Nearly Half of IRS Workers Furloughed as Shutdown Drags On
from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane
The IRS says 46% of its workforce will be furloughed as the government shutdown stretches into its second week. The move marks a sharp reversal from last week’s plan to keep operations open using Inflation Reduction Act funds. Union President Doreen Greenwald warns taxpayers to expect longer wait times, backlogs and delayed refunds — calling it “another day of frustration for taxpayers.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The IRS says 46% of its workforce will be furloughed as the government shutdown stretches into its second week. The move marks a sharp reversal from last week’s plan to keep operations open using Inflation Reduction Act funds. Union President Doreen Greenwald warns taxpayers to expect longer wait times, backlogs and delayed refunds — calling it “another day of frustration for taxpayers.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter
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