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We are a team of retired IRS executives, managers, and senior staff from across a wide spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. Our diverse careers spanned all aspects of the IRS organization including compliance, taxpayer service, human resources, information technology, finance, and chief counsel, with additional expertise from other federal agencies, the private sector, and non-profit organizations. Our common purpose is to enable individuals to recover and forge ahead from the impacts they’re enduring now.

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To provide essential resources in several forms to IRS employees across the U.S. who have been impacted by job terminations, reductions in force, or displacement due to downsizing. We are committed to assisting these individuals by offering essential resources to help them navigate this transition with confidence and resilience.
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We’ve designed this site to be your go-to destination for all things career transition. From resume writing and interview tips to job search references, we’ve gathered a wide range of resources in one place to support you every step of your journey.

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Your career change doesn’t have to be overwhelming - we’ve done the research and gathered valuable resources to support you with your career transition. Our site offers practical tools and expert insights to help you move forward with confidence.

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What is the Reduction in Force (RIF) Process?
The IRS RIF process with OPM (Office of Personnel Management) follows federal regulations to ensure fairness and compliance when downsizing or restructuring the workforce. Below is an overview; for details, refer to the NTEU National Agreement with the IRS, Article 19.
  • The IRS determines the need for a RIF due to budget cuts, reorganizations, lack of work, or other factors.
  • A RIF plan is developed following OPM guidelines, considering impacted positions, employee retention, and reassignment options.
  • The IRS defines competitive areas (geographic or organizational units) and competitive levels (positions with similar duties and qualifications).
  • Employees compete for retention within their respective competitive levels.
  • The IRS defines competitive areas (geographic or organizational units) and competitive levels (positions with similar duties and qualifications).
  • Employees compete for retention within their respective competitive levels.
  • Employees are ranked on a Retention Register based on:
  • Tenure (e.g., career, career-conditional)
  • Veterans’ preference (if applicable)
  • Service Computation Date (SCD) (length of service)
  • Performance Ratings (last three years)
  • Employees with lower retention standing may face:
  • Reassignment to available positions.
  • Bumping (displacing lower-ranked employees in different competitive levels).
  • Retreating (returning to a previously held lower position).
  • Separation if no other options exist.
  • Employees receive a specific notice period (typically 60 days).
  • Severance pay or eligibility for Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR) may apply.
    • The IRS must comply with OPM’s RIF regulations under 5 CFR Part 351.
    • Employees can appeal RIF decisions to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) if they believe procedures were not followed correctly.

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