IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline.

The National Treasury Employees Union president advised all federal workers not to accept the buyout offer, which she says is dubious.

In a bid to safeguard taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS and CASST have announced significant changes for the 2025 tax season. These updates aim to curb fraudulent activities, with a focus on a new fuel tax credit declaration and enhanced scrutiny of 'other withholdings' claims.