IRS Refund: Will a Partial US Government Shutdown Delay Refund to Taxpayers? Here's What We Know

Here's when taxpayers will get their refunds

Tax season officially began last week and American taxpayers who are due to receive tax refunds are likely to see them reach their accounts within a few weeks, depending on how they filed their returns.The IRS announced that Jan. 26 was the official start of the tax filing season, allowing taxpayers to start submitting their returns for the 2025 tax year. Taxpayers who paid more tax than they owed over the course of the tax year will receive a r…

Partial government shutdown may slow tax refunds, but filing deadlines still apply

As the federal government remains partially shut down, the IRS says tax refunds are still being processed, but some services could face delays. Here is what...

Will the government shutdown affect tax season or my tax return? Latest updates

While taxes are not due until April 15, most filers are planning to file early. Here's if and how the government shutdown can affect those plans.

Will a partial government shutdown delay your IRS tax refund? Here’s what Americans need to know

Will a partial government shutdown delay your IRS tax refund? Approximately 164 million taxpayers began filing on January 26, 2026, just days before the partial government shutdown. The IRS activated a contingency plan using Inflation Reduction Act reserves to keep operations fully staffed through February 7. Electronic filers with error-free returns can still expect 21-day direct deposits. However, paper returns face indefinite delays as manual…

IRS refund: Will a partial US government shutdown delay refund to taxpayers? Here's what we know

The IRS opened tax filing for the 2025–2026 season on Jan. 26 amid concerns over refund statuses due to a partial government shutdown. Average refunds could reportedly rise to $4,200, but delays may occur if the IRS scales back services during the shutdown.

Will partial government shutdown affect your tax refund? What to know

Many of the IRS's major functions, including application processing and refunds, could be affected by the shutdown.