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

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

Returns claiming EITC/ACTC: By law, the IRS must hold refunds for those claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and ...

Here's the latest on whether the government shutdown may delay tax refunds 2026 this tax season, when you should file taxes, ...

The IRS is awarding $53 million in 2026 to expand free tax preparation through VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.

Despite a partial federal government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced it will remain fully ...

A major funding boost is set to reshape free tax‑help services for vulnerable filers as the 2026 season gets underway.

The deadline for filing federal tax returns for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. If you haven't filed yet, you might be able to do so for free online through the IRS Free File portal, which offers ...

Will a partial government shutdown delay your IRS tax refund? Approximately 164 million taxpayers began filing on January 26, ...

The IRS tax season is here, and so is the uncertainty around refunds. This comes as Washington is edging closer to a ...