The IRS announced that federal employees, including those in critical tax filing positions, cannot accept buyout offers from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline of April 15. The announcement aims to ensure adequate staffing during the busy tax season.
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Treasury Union Employees president Doreen Greenwald speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington. Treasury Union Employees president Doreen Greenwald speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington. will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline, according to a letter sent Wednesday to IRS employees.
The federal government employed more than 3 million people as of November, accounting for nearly 1.9% of the nation’s entire civilian workforce, according to the Pew Research Center. Since federal employees are working under what is called a continuing resolution that keeps the government funded until March — and the Anti-Deficiency Act prohibits agencies from spending more money than is actually appropriated— funding for the buyout plan “has not been approved,” Greenwald said.
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