Around 22,000 IRS employees, or roughly 25% of the workforce, plan to accept buyouts and resign, following a deadline on Tuesday. This is the second round of buyouts offered by the Trump administration, aiming to significantly reduce the federal workforce. The move, which follows an earlier round resulting in a 5% reduction, has raised concerns from tax experts about decreased government revenue and impaired taxpayer services. The high resignation rate also reflects low morale and a stressful work environment within the IRS.

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