Tax delays? Will government shutdown affect tax returns in NJ, NYC?

The deadline to file taxes in 2026 is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Will the government shutdown affect tax season or my tax return? Latest updates

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

Here’s how the partial government shutdown will affect IRS staffing during tax season

(Gray News) - The Internal Revenue Service is operating normally during the partial government shutdown, at least for now. The IRS said its nearly 75,000 employees will continue working through Saturday. The agency said staff members are being paid under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Government shutdown 2026: Which agencies are affected and what remains open

Pentagon, Homeland Security, and Transportation face funding lapses while SNAP benefits continue uninterrupted, unlike previous shutdowns.

Is the government shut down again? What it means for air travel

Travelers are bracing for the impact of a partial government shutdown that could disrupt flights. Why it's happening and what's affected.
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After federal agents shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, Democrats are now pulling support for a spending bill due by Friday.

Could a government shutdown affect Nevadans' tax returns? See details

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 funding runs out. Kiplinger reported that the IRS enters the 2026 tax season with "significantly less funding" than in previous years.

Will partial government shutdown affect your tax refund? What to know

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