The most recent government shutdown began Oct. 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass appropriations bills for the new fiscal year.

As the 2026 tax season begins, millions of Americans are eagerly anticipating their refunds, but a government shutdown could lead to delays.

The 2026 tax season is underway, but will the government shutdown lead to tax return delays? What to know.

The Internal Revenue Service said it would continue operations "as normal" during the partial shutdown, which began on ...

The IRS opened tax filing for the 2025–2026 season on Jan. 26 amid concerns over refund statuses due to a partial government ...

The IRS said it will continue normal operations amid a partial government shutdown that began on Saturday.

While taxes are not due until April 15, most filers are planning to file early. Here's if and how the government shutdown can ...

As the federal government remains partially shut down, taxpayers are wondering if it will affect their tax refund. The short answer is yes, but not in the way many fear. The U.S. House of ...

Homeowners are rightfully concerned that tax refunds may be delayed due to the government shutdown—but that might not be the ...

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file electronically, the ...

Many of the IRS's major functions, including application processing and refunds, could be affected by the shutdown.

As the 2026 tax season begins, millions of Americans are eagerly anticipating their refunds, but a government shutdown could ...