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The deadline to file taxes in 2026 is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
The most recent government shutdown began Oct. 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass appropriations bills for the new fiscal year.
Travelers are bracing for the impact of a partial government shutdown that could disrupt flights. Why it's happening and what's affected.
As tax season begins, a partial government shutdown is looming, which could delay when taxpayers receive their returns.
A partial U.S. government shutdown entered its third day Monday, but the closure is widely expected to be short-lived.
Pentagon, Homeland Security, and Transportation face funding lapses while SNAP benefits continue uninterrupted, unlike previous shutdowns.
After federal agents shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, Democrats are now pulling support for a spending bill due by Friday.
Many of the IRS's major functions, including application processing and refunds, could be affected by the shutdown.
The House of Representatives is readying a vote on a government funding package to end the partial shutdown over DHS reforms.