IRS Hiring Freeze Leads to Rescinded Job Offers
The IRS has begun implementing a federal hiring freeze following an executive order by President Trump, resulting in revoked job offers and the removal of job postings. While the freeze is meant to be temporary for most agencies, the IRS faces an indefinite pause until the Treasury Secretary determines otherwise. This decision comes at a critical time as tax season ramps up, raising concerns about IRS staffing and taxpayer services.
Summary
Candidates with IRS job offers for start dates beyond February 8, 2025, are seeing their positions rescinded as part of a government-wide hiring freeze. The IRS has also pulled job listings from hiring platforms, signaling a significant staffing halt. Tax professionals worry this could impact processing times and taxpayer assistance during the busy filing season, though the IRS plans to reallocate existing workers to cover the gaps.
