Most agencies will now face a moratorium on hiring at least through mid-October after Trump issues his third freeze order.

There's an indefinite hiring freeze in place at the IRS, but fears about it's impact on the 2025 tax season might be misplaced.

The agency could close the estimated $118 billion employment-tax gap, among others, and dedicate the money to the trust fund.

The IRS is locked in a hiring freeze after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop all federal hiring activities and mandated federal workers' return to the office. The freeze has ...

Trump extended a federal hiring freeze until Oct. 15, with exceptions for the military, immigration enforcement and national ...

The hiring freeze doesn’t apply to military members, or civilian positions dealing with immigration enforcement, national security or public safety.

Trump’s orders calling for an IRS hiring freeze and a return to work directive could slow down the process for MS taxpayers waiting on a refund.

Will Trump’s hiring freeze affect your tax return and how early — or late — you get your refund?

The Trump administration reported 2.3 million people on the federal payroll in March 2025, showing minimal change despite ...

After that, the freeze lifts for every agency except the IRS—until the Treasury Secretary consults with other officials and says IRS hiring can proceed. That is a signal that Trump plans to halt ...