{"id":66962,"date":"2025-10-01T08:15:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=66962"},"modified":"2025-11-18T08:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:35:19","slug":"tax-update-the-october-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/tax-law-and-news\/tax-update-the-october-government-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax update: The October government shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A government shutdown can create uncertainty for you and your clients, especially during the very busy October 15 filing deadline. Here are several key points and a Q&amp;A about the shutdown and how it affects your firm and clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File by the deadline: The extended tax deadline of October 15 is still in effect for tax year 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-file for speed: The IRS continues to process e-filed returns and issue direct deposit refunds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Q&amp;As<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should I still file my 2024 taxes by the extension deadline?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The October 15 deadline still applies, and you should file by this date to avoid potential late-filing penalties. The only exception is if you\u2019ve been granted a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/tax-law-and-news\/tax-breaks-in-disaster-affected-areas\/\">specific extension due to a recent federally declared disaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-filing is the fastest way to get your return processed, and you\u2019ll receive an electronic confirmation from the IRS once it\u2019s accepted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will the shutdown delay my tax return or refund?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the IRS, processing for most returns and refunds will continue as usual. If you e-file and choose direct deposit for your refund, the IRS will process your return and issue your payment as they usually do..&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have to file by mail. Will my return still be considered on time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it will be considered \u201cfiled on time\u201d as long as it is postmarked by the October 15 deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I file late without penalty because of the shutdown?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The IRS still expects you to file by the October 15 extension deadline to avoid late-filing penalties. This deadline is firm unless you have been granted a specific extension for disaster relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if I owe taxes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should still pay the amount you owe by the deadline. Electronic payments submitted with your e-filed return will be processed and posted to your account as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if I need to contact the IRS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a government shutdown, live phone support and other in-person IRS services may be unavailable or have longer than normal wait times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will I still get my Social Security check?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Social Security is considered a mandatory program, so payments will continue to be sent out. Other federal benefits, like Medicare and Veterans\u2019 benefits, will also continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Editor&#8217;s note:<\/strong> This article was originally published on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turbotax.intuit.com\/tax-news\/irs-update-the-government-shutdown-and-your-taxes-15453\/\">TurboTax blog<\/a>, and rewritten to speak to tax and accounting professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the info you need to know about the government shutdown and how it affects your firm and your clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":144649063,"featured_media":54391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rkv_browse_by_id":0,"rkv_cta_id":0,"rkv_optimize_for_pagespeed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"useModifiedDate":false,"customPublishDate":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[509474089],"tags":[7649],"intuit_collection":[],"intuit_series":[],"coauthors":[646041863],"class_list":["post-66962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-law-and-news","tag-irs"],"header_image":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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