The IRS Is Down 27% in Staff — Your Tax Refund Could Take Months, Not Weeks
- Posted on March 26, 2026
- By International Business Times
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The IRS Is Down 27% in Staff — Your Tax Refund Could Take Months, Not Weeks

The IRS is experiencing a severe staffing shortage, leading to potential delays in tax refunds and customer service challenges. Learn how this impacts taxpayers.