In an attempt to cut costs, the IRS has announced that it will be closing 43 of its smaller offices over the next two years. The cost-cutting initiative is projected to save $17.2 million in annual rental costs in fiscal 2012 and $23.5 million in fiscal 2013. In addition to closing the smaller offices, the IRS will also consolidate multiple offices within the same commuting area and explore ways to "do more with existing space," like desk sharing and more telecommuting.
"Given today's tight budget environment, we have to be willing to make the tough but responsible calls to save taxpayer dollars," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. "Cutting and consolidating our real estate is a responsible way we can save money. It's an important addition to our growing portfolio of cost-saving measures."
The IRS hasn't released a list of the offices to be closed but indicated that it would be those without taxpayer assistance centers and have fewer than 25 employees according to a Forbes article.
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