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More than 6,000 IRS workers to be laid off before end of week

Feb. 20 (UPI) — At least 6,000 federal employees of the Internal Revenue Service were expected to receive termination notices by the end of Friday, just

Feb. 20 (UPI) — At least 6,000 federal employees of the Internal Revenue Service were expected to receive termination notices by the end of Friday, just ahead of the peak March-April tax filing season, according to a leaked email to IRS managers.

Most of the cuts will fall on temporary workers and those still on probation, newer hires with less than 12 months’ of service, or under two years, dependent on their role, The New York Times, CBS News and Politico reported.