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IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says

by The Associated Press January 28, 2026

written by The Associated Press January 28, 2026

By Fatima Hussein WASHINGTON (AP) — The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with filing their taxes given the exodus of IRS workers since the start of the Trump administration. Nationa...

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