The IRS's ability to stay open during a shutdown depends on funding. How will filings and refunds be impacted?

As tax season begins, a partial government shutdown is looming, which could delay when taxpayers receive their returns.

It's tax filing time, but will a government shutdown impact tax refunds this year? Here's what we know as a Senate vote looms ...

Yes, a partial or complete government shutdown could affect tax refunds for the 2026 tax filing season, according to the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ), potentially delaying refunds if federal ...

Americans will receive tax refund checks even if there is a partial government shutdown, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano says as D.C. faces funding showdown.

The federal government ended the use of paper checks for payments in September 2025.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The IRS will not immediately be impacted by the partial government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Congressional leaders ...

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made.

A government shutdown can create uncertainty, especially if you filed a tax extension for tax year 2024. If you’re wondering how it might impact your tax return, here are the answers you need. File by ...

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 ...

As the Senate advances a possible end to the 40-day government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is adjusting its plans amid a wave of layoffs and program closings. In a court filing last week ...

There’s this great lyric in the Randy Travis song, “Is it still over?” where Travis sings, “Since my phone still ain't ringing, I assume it still ain't you.” That’s how I feel about the IRS these days ...