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.

Don't fall for these common tax scams in 2026, IRS warns

Every year, the IRS publishes its “ Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, highlighting the most common schemes targeting taxpayers. The 2026 IRS Dirty Dozen list includes phishing emails, ghost tax ...
USA Today

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 ...
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IRS help offices are extending hours: Find out how to check yours

IRS locations providing in-person tax help nationwide are offering extended hours through April 30. Over 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the U.S. will offer extended hours during tax filing ...
Austin American-Statesman

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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Savvy Senior: Do I need to file a tax return this year?

What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part-time job in 2025, ...