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IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Fatima Hussein, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the IRS's performance during the 2026 tax season can be found through KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio, TX.
A recent assessment of the IRS's performance during the 2026 tax season has been released. Despite significant reductions in staff, the agency performed better than expected in processing refunds. However, taxpayers who needed assistance from the IRS faced difficulties in getting help.
The national taxpayer advocate noted that these individuals often struggled to receive the support they required. Further details on the IRS's performance during the 2026 tax season can be found through KSAT 12, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio , TX.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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