- The IRS will furlough almost 50% of its staff due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
- This measure is part of a revised contingency plan to reduce spending while the shutdown continues.
- Approximately 39,870 employees, or 53.6% of the agency’s workforce, will remain on duty.
- The IRS workforce has dropped from about 100,000 at the end of 2024 to roughly 75,000 following layoffs and cuts.
- The shutdown may force more federal employees to work without pay, as Congress has not agreed on a funding plan.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to furlough nearly 50% of its staff after releasing a new plan to address the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The furloughs come as the shutdown enters its second week and federal agencies seek to lower expenses.
According to the agency’s revised Lapse in Appropriations Contingency Plan, about 39,870 employees—representing 53.6% of the IRS workforce—will continue working. The agency previously relied on funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to remain open during the shutdown’s initial week.
The IRS has already reduced its workforce in 2025 after experiencing thousands of layoffs this year. The agency’s staff numbers dropped from 100,000 at the end of 2024 to roughly 75,000 in the first week of the shutdown. Many of those not furloughed have continued to work without pay because of halted government spending.
“The Democrats have put a lot of people in great risk and jeopardy, but it really depends on who you’re talking about,” President Donald Trump stated from the Oval Office during the shutdown, suggesting some employees may not receive back pay. The agency’s future staffing levels remain unclear as the shutdown persists and Congress has not yet passed a funding measure.
The Department of Government Efficiency, previously led by Elon Musk, has been responsible for significant job cuts across multiple federal agencies, including the IRS. As the shutdown drags on, more workers across various departments may call out from work if they remain unpaid.
For more detail on the IRS plan, reference the full IRS contingency document.
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