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IRS to Furlough Nearly Half Its Workforce During U.S. Government Shutdown

IRS to Furlough Nearly Half Its Workforce During U.S. Government Shutdown

The Internal Revenue Service plans to temporarily lay off a significant portion of its staff as the government closure continues.

Fact Check
The statement is strongly supported by the most recent evidence. A Politico article from two hours ago (Source 15) has a headline that directly matches the statement: 'IRS furloughs nearly half its workforce, shuttering most operations...' This is corroborated by other recent sources (Sources 10, 13) confirming that furloughs have begun after an initial delay. While an older source from eight days ago mentioned 'two-thirds' (Source 4), the most current reporting supports the 'nearly half' figure.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Government Shutdown: A situation where non-essential federal government offices close due to the lack of approved funding.
  • Furlough: A temporary layoff or leave of absence for employees, often without pay, during budget shortfalls or organizational closures.
  • IRS: The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and enforcement of tax laws.