Government shutdown

The American Institute of CPAs sent a letter to officials at the IRS and the Treasury, a day before President Trump announced a temporary deal.

The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service sent an email to staff at the agency who are struggling with the partial government shutdown.

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, one potential consequence of it threatens to disrupt the supply of T-bills.

Lawmakers want to know how the longest government shutdown in history will affect one of the most critical tax filing seasons. But it’s unlikely they’re going to get any answers this week.

Personal financial satisfaction declined in the fourth quarter of 2018 as stock market gyrations and the prospect of a government shutdown weighed on U.S. consumers, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs.

The group’s members are lowering their fees for government employees affected by the shutdown.

Tax refunds could be delayed this season despite actions by the Trump administration.

The Trump administration has recalled thousands of furloughed federal workers to process tax returns and continue work on offshore drilling permits. But programs that are out of favor with the White House — such as the Energy Star consumer ratings system — aren’t getting the same treatment.

Remembering this season; retention pointers; IRS Mind; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The service is currently unable to reschedule the event.

The island's plan to slash its sales-tax-backed debt relies on a tax-free exchange of old bonds for new ones. But the partial U.S. government shutdown has thrown a wrinkle in the proceedings: the IRS hasn’t been able to vet it in advance because of the closure.

Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are being ordered back to work, without pay, only so President Trump can avoid the political embarrassment of delayed tax refunds, a federal workers’ union claimed.

Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., is planning to hold a hearing next Thursday about what the government standoff means for U.S. taxpayers.

Americans may get their refunds during the shutdown, but the upcoming filing season is likely to be one of the rockiest in decades.

The Treasury released a revised shutdown contingency plan that recalls more than 46,000 agency employees.

Pluses of filing early; shutdown fallout; CAF problems; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

One common question: ‘Do I still have to pay?’ (Yes.)

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could cause tens of thousands of businesses to make a tough choice.

Obamacare coverage could fall prey to the shutdown, lawmakers caution.