Summary
Nearly half of the IRS staff have been furloughed due to a federal government shutdown. This affects upcoming tax deadlines and delays services for taxpayers. While some IRS operations continue, many employees are without pay until the shutdown ends.
Key Facts
- The IRS has furloughed about 46.4% of its staff during a government shutdown.
- The shutdown began because Congress did not agree on a federal funding deal.
- Furloughed workers cannot work or get paid until the shutdown concludes.
- Only 53.6% of IRS employees are still working during the shutdown.
- The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 ensures employees get back pay after the shutdown.
- Tax deadlines remain, with many Americans having already filed their 2024 taxes.
- Tax processing continues, but assistance to taxpayers is limited due to staff furloughs.
- Interest and penalties on unpaid taxes continue to add up during the shutdown.
