In the wake of recent reports of workforce reductions at the IRS, AICPA CEO, Mark Koziel, has released the following statement:

“In recent weeks, there has been a flood of information regarding the current state of the IRS, some of which has resulted in conflicting reports, creating confusion. The AICPA is having active discussions with IRS officials to clarify this information, and we are actively monitoring developments as the IRS continues to assess the immediate and long-term implications. With the volatility of the present environment and rapidly changing events, it is important to reconcile fact from fiction for taxpayers and their advisors. Despite inconsistent reports, we know that the IRS is making every effort to maintain this tax season’s service levels comparable with that of recent years.

“The ability of the IRS to maintain service levels for taxpayers and their preparers is critically important to the AICPA. IRS services in combination with modernization efforts, which include technology advancements, have been the bedrock of AICPA’s recommendations for many years. A modern, functioning IRS is essential for Americans to meet their tax obligations and to our country’s financial health.

“The AICPA continues to provide recommendations to the IRS that will offer some level of relief as we work diligently to understand the impacts to services offered to taxpayers and their practitioners. We offer our voice and support to minimize public confusion about current IRS operations.”

The AICPA launched a new resource center for federal government employees impacted by workforce reductions. The hub features several tools for both those personally affected and those looking to recruit top talent, including: 

• A free resume and LinkedIn page appraisal  
• Job search resources through the AICPA Global Career Hub 
• Details about the AICPA Benevolent Fund, which supports AICPA members through financial difficulty