The employees were terminated in a move that will cripple an agency that has been understaffed and underfunded for years, the union leader said.

With thousands of IRS employees expected to be let go nationwide, the cuts have hit Kansas City, where about 1,000 workers were notified of layoffs

At least 100 IRS employees were laid off on Thursday and the local union representing these workers anticipates more layoffs, possibly up to 1,000.