Government shutdowns at any time are cause for concern for tax practitioners and their clients due to uncertainty about how IRS services and administration will be affected. That is even more true during tax filing season. As of now, the current government funding is set to run out on March 14, 2025.
In July 2024, the IRS released its Fiscal Year 2025 Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan, which outlines what services and operations the IRS plans to continue or stop during