Your tax refund won't be impacted by partial government shutdown

A partial government shutdown began in late January, lapsing funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Did You Pay IRS Late Fees or Penalties During the Pandemic? You May Be Able to Get a Refund

A court ruling may allow taxpayers to claim refunds on IRS late fees from 2019–2022 pandemic filings, but claims must be ...
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Would a government shutdown impact tax returns? What to know.

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on ...

Tax Season Filings Are Catching Up, But Still Lag Behind Last Year

The latest IRS tax season filing statistics suggest filing is picking up, but still trails behind 2025 levels. Refunds are higher but not as high as some taxpayers hoped.
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What’s Open—And What’s Not—At The IRS During The Government Shutdown

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...
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Is the IRS affected by the government shutdown? What to know about your tax refund

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...
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Tax delays? Will government shutdown affect tax returns?

A House vote today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to end the government shutdown 2026 comes amid the 2026 tax season as millions of Americans wait tax refunds, but will the government shutdown affect tax ...