Summary
Some taxpayers must meet important IRS deadlines in October. Those who got a filing extension must submit their federal tax returns by October 15, 2025. An ongoing government shutdown has closed many IRS operations, but tax deadlines remain in effect.
Key Facts
- The IRS has a tax filing deadline on October 15, 2025, for those who received an extension.
- Missing the deadline can result in a penalty of 5% of taxes owed for each month the return is late.
- Residents affected by specific disasters have extended deadlines beyond October 15.
- A government shutdown has caused nearly half of the IRS workforce to be furloughed.
- Despite the shutdown, tax deadlines and responsibilities still apply.
- Only 53.6% of IRS employees are working during the shutdown.
- The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress didn't agree on funding.
- It's uncertain when the government shutdown will end.
