The IRS is initiating a significant reduction of its workforce, planning to lay off approximately 20,000 employees, which amounts to a 25% cut across the agency. This move includes the controversial decision to eliminate its civil rights office, as outlined in multiple sources. As the IRS begins the RIF (Reduction in Force) process, concerns have been raised regarding the impact these cuts may have on taxpayers, particularly in terms of diminished audits and increased opportunities for tax evasion. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is reportedly making internal changes, including the appointment of Jeffrey King as chief information officer amid these staff reductions. House Democrats are also pressing for clarifications on the layoffs, highlighting growing apprehension over IRS operational efficiency and its potential effects on public trust and tax compliance.