IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date June 25, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated June 25, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7.com/post/irs-did-better-expected-tax-season-slashing-staff-except-phone-watchdog-says/19380791/

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WASHINGTON -- The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce, but the national taxpayer advocate says taxpayers who needed human help were left behind. **NOTE:** _The video is from a previous report._ "Taxpayers w...