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Cuts to the IRS budget could weaken enforcement, making it easier for tax dodgers to exploit loopholes—while middle-class families and retirees may be left footing the bill.

Recent efforts to streamline government operations under the Trump administration include significant IRS budget cuts, including plans to lay off 6,700 employees—mostly probationary workers with less than two years of service. These cuts come during tax season, raising concerns about delays, reduced assistance, and weaker enforcement. With fewer resources, the IRS may struggle to audit high…