Imagine this: You’re one of the 87,000 newly hired IRS agents, fresh off a training session about spotting tax cheats, and your boss suddenly tells you, “Forget the spreadsheets. Pack your bags—you’re heading to the border.” Wait, what? That’s the kind of plot twist no one saw coming, but it’s exactly the shakeup we’re talking about.
When Trump took office, his first executive order froze all government hiring and left everyone wondering: What’s next for the infamous 87,000 IRS agents? Spoiler alert: it’s not hunting down taxpayers with missing receipts. Instead, Trump suggested swapping their calculators for border patrol badges. Suddenly, tax season feels like a vacation compared to what these agents are now expected to handle.
Let’s be honest—no one grows up dreaming of being an IRS agent. It’s not exactly a “Hollywood” career. But even for them, switching from auditing spreadsheets to chasing smugglers seems like a leap. Trump’s plan to shrink the IRS and reassign its workforce to secure the border has left a lot of people scratching their heads (and some accountants breathing a little easier).
But here’s the question: What does downsizing the IRS mean for the rest of us? Fewer audits? Fewer letters demanding an extra $9.12 for a mistake made in 2017? Sure, it sounds like a dream. But here’s the catch—less IRS oversight doesn’t mean fewer taxes. In fact, it could make managing your business’s finances even more chaotic.
The IRS has a reputation for inefficiency—lost paperwork, outdated systems, and notices that show up months (or years) too late. And while Trump’s shake-up aims to simplify things, it’s clear that the transition won’t be smooth sailing.
That’s where PYOP Accounting comes in. Our mission is to help studio owners and entrepreneurs not just survive these changes but thrive. Whether it’s navigating new tax laws, setting up smooth financial systems, or making your studio a profitable investment, we’ve got you covered. Life’s too short to spend it tangled up in IRS drama. Let’s turn your business into a well-oiled machine that supports you, not the other way around.
If the IRS agents end up at the border, what happens to the mountains of tax paperwork still sitting on their desks? Businesses will still need guidance, and mistakes will still cost you. That’s why partnering with a growth-focused CPA firm like PYOP Accounting is your best move. We’re here to bake financial clarity and stability into the DNA of your business so you can focus on growing a thriving studio—not sweating over audits.
The big takeaway? Your business’s job is to support you, not drag you down. Whether the IRS is growing, shrinking, or pivoting into border security, you need a clear path to profitability and financial systems that work as hard as you do. At PYOP Accounting, we’ll help you chart that course so you can spend less time worrying about the numbers and more time building a business (and a life) you love.
The IRS drama might be just getting started, but your business doesn’t have to be part of the chaos. Let’s build something bigger and better—together.
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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with PYOPAccounting.com
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.
