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IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
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· June 25, 2026
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Key takeaway For more information on the IRS's performance during the 2026 tax season, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 News, available in the San Francisco area.
In the 2026 tax season, the IRS performed better than anticipated in issuing refunds to taxpayers. This outcome is notable given the significant reduction in the agency's workforce. Despite the staff cuts, the IRS managed to deliver refunds efficiently.
However, the agency's performance on phone services was an exception to this overall trend. For more information on the IRS's performance during the 2026 tax season, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 News, available in the San Francisco area.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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