IRS Has Recruiting Problems, Too

IRS budget cuts lead to staff cuts, even as returns climb.

Theirs stem from money woes.

By CPA Trendlines Research

The IRS may a one-of-a-kind organization, with a unique mission, strengths, and weaknesses. But in at least one way, the IRS is a lot like many tax and accounting firms.

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The problems, of course, are many. But one rises above all the others: Staff recruitment and retention.

Posted on February 25, 2021

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