Where's my refund? Will a government shutdown affect tax refunds 2026?

It's tax filing time, but will a government shutdown impact tax refunds this year? Here's what we know as a Senate vote looms.

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.

Will a government shutdown affect your flight?

Flights and TSA screening continue during a government shutdown, but longer lines and potential delays become more likely the longer it lasts.

Federal government could shut down. How it affects your tax refund

The IRS's ability to stay open during a shutdown depends on funding. How will filings and refunds be impacted?

Is mail delivered during a government shutdown? Post office effects

If the federal government shuts down, will mail delivery continue? Here's a look at how it would affect the U.S. Postal Service.

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.
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Could Another Federal Shutdown Affect Education? What We Know

After federal agents shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, Democrats are now pulling support for a spending bill due by Friday.