Republicans call new IRS hires replacing retirees an army

New U. S. IRS hires over the next decade will mainly answer taxpayer questions and program new computers, U. S. Treasury officials and tax experts said, responding to Republican claims that new agents are being recruited to harass Americans on their taxes. , IRS, republicans, unitedstates, News, Reuters Subscribe: Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on Twitter: Follow Reuters on Instagram: