The IRS plans to lay off around 7,000 probationary workers, impacting 7% of its workforce.

The IRS plans to lay off about 7,000 probationary workers starting Thursday, affecting those employed for less than a year without full job protection. This move impacts 7% of the IRS workforce and is part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce federal spending. The layoffs could strain the agency's resources during the upcoming tax-filing season, though the IRS will retain some probationary employees deemed essential for tax processing.

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