Do the 87,000 IRS Agents Get New Jobs on the Border?

What Happens When Tax Auditors Swap Calculators for Badges?

There's a New Sheriff in Town, And the IRS Is on the Hot Seat

How’s this going to affect your business? Well, let’s take a look.

One of the first executive orders on day one of Trump’s presidency was to freeze all government hiring. Specifically, he set his sights on the IRS. Remember when the government announced the hiring of 87,000 IRS agents to crack down on tax fraud? They were supposed to be gun-carrying agents tracking down tax cheats.

Well, that whole story has taken a wild turn.

From Tax Collectors to Border Patrol: A Career Pivot?

There have been some hires in the IRS (though the exact number is unclear). But on day one, Trump made it clear, those 87,000 agents? They’re getting reassigned to border security. Because, naturally, the skill set for auditing small business tax returns must be identical to stopping illegal crossings.

Trump’s move aims to reduce the IRS’s size and bureaucracy. But here’s the kicker, I’d bet he has even bigger plans. Maybe a total restructuring of the IRS? Maybe an overhaul of the tax system? Maybe, just maybe, the dream of abolishing the IRS altogether?

What If the IRS Disappeared? (An Accountant’s Perspective)

I get this question all the time: “Donna, what happens if they get rid of the IRS?”

Honestly? I’d love it. Instead of navigating a never-ending sea of tax bureaucracy, I could focus on proactively helping my clients grow their businesses. Right now, much of our work isn’t tax strategy, it’s fixing IRS mistakes, responding to notices, and waiting months for them to process simple forms.

Most IRS notices we receive aren’t about real tax issues. They’re about their processing errors. They lose paperwork. They ignore power of attorney filings. They send conflicting information. And if you dare try to call them? Well, good luck, bring a snack and settle in for a two-hour hold time.

The IRS Bureaucracy Is a Disaster, And We’re Paying for It

I filed Powers of Attorney for clients back in December. It’s now a month later, and guess what? Still not on file. Ridiculous.

Theoretically, if the IRS operated like an actual business, they’d have a button that confirms, “Yes, this person has the authority to act on this taxpayer’s behalf.” Instead, we get a multi-step, paper-filing nightmare that takes weeks (or months) to process.

Why all this bureaucracy just to share basic tax information? It’s a waste of time, money, and taxpayer resources.

So, What’s Next? The IRS, The Border, and Your Business

Trump’s shake-up of the IRS might be just the beginning. Whether it’s downsizing, restructuring, or a full-on abolition, change is coming. But for business owners, the real question is: how do you stay ahead of the chaos?

• If the IRS tightens enforcement, are you prepared for more scrutiny?
• If they collapse under their own inefficiencies, do you have a plan to navigate tax laws on your own?
• If tax policies shift dramatically, do you have a strategic accountant ensuring you’re always in the best position?

That’s where Campground Accounting comes in. We don’t just file tax returns, we help entrepreneurs build bulletproof financial strategies so they can press play on their bigger ideas without worrying about what the IRS will do next.The Bottom Line: Stay Smart, Stay PreparedI’m 100% behind fixing the IRS. Heck, maybe we even get rid of it. But until that happens, you need a financial strategy that keeps you ahead, no matter how much Washington reshuffles the deck.So grab some popcorn, keep an eye on the headlines, and if you’re ready to stop overpaying and start making smart moves, let’s talk. Your business deserves better than waiting on hold for the IRS to get their act together.

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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with Campground Accounting

Creativity and CPAs don’t generally go together. Most people think of CPAs as nerdy accountants who can’t talk with people. Well, it’s time to break that stereotype. Lively, friendly, and knowledgeable can be a part of your relationship with your CPA, as demonstrated by Donna and Chad Bordeaux. They have over 50 years of combined experience as entrepreneurial CPAs. They’ve owned businesses and helped business owners exceed their wildest dreams. They have been able to help businesses earn many times more profit than the average business in the same industry and are passionate about helping industries that help families build great memories.