Summary
The IRS has announced it will continue its operations normally during the partial government shutdown, meaning tax filings and refunds will not be affected. This is possible because the IRS is using funds from 2022, allowing it to keep processing tax returns and issuing refunds as usual despite other government department closures.
Key Facts
- The IRS will continue to operate normally during the partial government shutdown.
- Tax filings and refunds will proceed without interruption.
- Nearly 70 million Americans have filed federal tax returns this year.
- Refund amounts are more than 10 percent higher than last year.
- More than 50 million refunds have already been issued this tax season.
- The shutdown affects the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies, but not the IRS.
- The IRS is using funding from 2022 to maintain operations.
- Taxpayers are advised to file and pay their taxes as usual.
