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Partial government shutdown has come to a close

Will partial government shutdown affect tax refunds? What to know

The Internal Revenue Service said it would continue operations "as normal" during the partial shutdown, which began on January 31.

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Tax delays? Will government shutdown affect tax returns?

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What is a partial government shutdown? What it means for Alabama

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House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congres...

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House Approves Measure to End Partial Government Shutdown

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Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown

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Will my tax refund be affected by 2026 government shutdown?

During a government shutdown, the IRS typically operates with significantly fewer employees, which could result in reduced IRS staff, leading to slower processing times for tax refunds.

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Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown

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House passes spending bill to end partial government shutdown

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IRS faces inventory backlog, IT project delays this filing season, watchdog says

A memo from Treasury’s deputy inspector general for audit warns the tax agency that massive staff cuts and the government shutdown have put the IRS behind the eight ball.

6abc News

IRS experiencing major backlog delays on tax refunds

LEVITTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A major backlog at the IRS is affecting when people receive their refunds. The government agency said it had made significant progress in just the last month, but the backlog is still tremendous. According to the latest ...

Journal of Accountancy

New law, IRS workforce cuts raise red flags for tax season, reports say

Separate reports from two federal oversight bodies warn that the IRS may struggle to maintain service levels between now and April 15, possibly causing delays in tax refunds and in getting answers by phone.

WNCT

IRS Commissioner promises backlog of tax returns will be eliminated by end of the year

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — On Thursday, the IRS commissioner Charles Rettig told lawmakers that his agency is working hard to eliminate its backlog of tax returns. “When will the backlog be eliminated,” rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) asked. “If the world ...