The AICPA has expressed concerns regarding potential layoffs at the IRS, urging the agency to consider the needs of taxpayers and preparers.
"Americans deserve a fully functioning agency that can be respected by taxpayers and their preparers, thereby allowing them to comply with their tax obligations," AICPA President and CEO Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, said in a statement.
Reports indicate that the IRS may lay off thousands of probationary employees. The AICPA is actively engaging with IRS leadership to understand the implications of these changes.
"Millions of Americans rely on the IRS's critical role to help them comply with their tax obligations,” Melanie Lauridsen, the AICPA's vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy, said in a LinkedIn post.
“In order to allow Americans to comply, the IRS must continue their daily operations and build upon the progress made to improve taxpayer services."
The AICPA maintains a Tax Season Resource Center with guidance, tools and developments throughout tax filing season.