IRS Gives Update on Tax Refunds Amid Partial Government Shutdown
Summary
The IRS announced it will keep operating normally, even though the U.S. government is partly shut down. This event is due to a disagreement between political parties over funding for several government departments. President Donald Trump is also suing the IRS for $10 billion over leaked tax information.Key Facts
- The IRS will continue normal operations despite a partial government shutdown.
- The shutdown started because Congress hasn't agreed on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The House of Representatives must approve the funding agreement before all government services resume.
- The IRS uses funds from a 2022 law to maintain its operations during the shutdown.
- People filing taxes electronically can expect refunds in about 21 days or less.
- Paper tax returns may take four weeks or more for refunds if they need changes.
- President Trump is suing the IRS and the Treasury Department for not stopping leaks of his tax info from 2018 to 2020.
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