IRS Audit Revenue Has Plummeted Under Trump, Watchdog Finds

The IRS has experienced a significant drop in audit revenue during the Trump administration, largely due to a reduction of about a quarter of its workforce since he took office. This staffing decrease has severely limited the agency's capacity to conduct thorough audits, raising concerns about the effectiveness of tax enforcement and compliance. The decline in audit activity underscores broader issues within the agency, potentially leading to greater tax evasion and a hit on public trust in tax collection mechanisms. For a deeper dive, check out the full report in The New York Times.