IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

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WASHINGTON — The IRS moved refunds faster than many expected during the 2026 tax season, even after deep staffing reductions, but the national taxpayer advocate said people who needed direct help from the agency often struggled to get it.

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