The IRS in 2025 took more hits to its reputation than it usually does.
Many of the IRS’s most vexing issues—leadership changes, tax policy implementation, and the filing season churn—will persist into 2026 as the second Trump administration heads into its second year. While it’ll be hard to compete with the sheer amount of changes in 2025, the administration will continue to put its stamp on tax policy and administration, likely testing the bounds of existing laws and practices.
There’s also a risk of another government shutdown after Jan. 30 right as filing season kicks off. The agency’s ...
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