IRS Publication 590 explains the rules for setting up and managing individual retirement accounts (IRAs), including ...

Waiting on a tax refund could take far longer than expected for some Americans this filing season, especially if their banking information is off by even one digit. The IRS is warning that some ...

In a letter to the IRS and Treasury, the AICPA said enrolling children by default “would promote equitable access, reduce procedural barriers, and strengthen the intended reach of the program.” ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers trying to reach the Internal Revenue Service by phone during Presidents Day week could face long wait times, but the agency said most people don’t need to call at all.

A partial government shutdown lasting less than four days ended after Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding package. The IRS confirmed its staff worked during the brief shutdown, using supplemental ...

A House vote today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to end the government shutdown 2026 comes amid the 2026 tax season as millions of Americans wait tax refunds, but will the government shutdown affect tax ...

Taxpayers are advised to file electronically and as early as possible to minimize potential disruptions. If a shutdown occurs, it could lead to reduced IRS staff and potential delays in processing tax ...

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...

The partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government is likely to continue as Democrats and Republicans clash on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Saturday, senators agreed ...

WXIN/WTTV — The Federal Trade Commission reports a spike in phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS and telling potential victims they owe back taxes. According to the FTC, the scam ...

The American Institute of CPAs is asking the Internal Revenue Service for a contingency plan that would keep 100% of IRS employees on the job in case of a government shutdown in the midst of tax ...

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could get bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on Monday ...