Ok ... you do realize that those 87K new IRS employees still have to be qualified, hired and trained which takes months not days. Training at the IRS is not just a 3 hour lesson on how to work the grill like at McDonald's. We will not see the the new hires having an affect until later next year since they also need to find space for these folks to work. The IRS has been closing offices for a decade as they lost personnel due to attrition and retirement and did not hire more due to the hiring freeze and budget cuts.
As far as your identity situation ... you have the option to verify in person at a local office. Review the notice you got for your options.
Verify online at IRS Identity Verification Service website
or
By phone at the toll-free number listed on your letter
or
If you cannot verify online or by phone, make an appointment at a local IRS office.
