What’s Moving And What’s Still Stuck
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Paperwork piled up at the IRS during the shutdown. getty The government shutdown—the longest ever in U.S. history—ended after 43 days following an agreement on a new funding bill. Six Democrats joined Republicans to vote yes, with the final House vote of 222 to 209. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 60-40. While the government officially reopened on November 13, 2025, it could take weeks or even months for federal agencies to catch up. Here’s where the IRS stands right now. Taxpayer Services to Individuals Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) have reopened. If you opted in to text or email notifications, you may be able to reschedule your canceled appointments online. Otherwise, you’ll likely need to call to reschedule your appointment. Audits and Exams If you’re currently under audit, you should expect delays as IRS examiners work through backlogged mail, messages, and case files. They will confirm receipt of any documents or payments you previously sent, but if you were waiting to send any documents, now is the time. If your audit appointment was canceled, it will be rescheduled. Letters such as audit reports, 10-day letters, and 30-day letters should be handled as usual by submitting the requested info (as indicated in your notice) or by contacting your examiner. If you received a Statutory Notice of Deficiency, you still have 90 days to petition the Tax Court. That wasn’t extended and didn’t otherwise change during the shutdown. If you received a Form 872 to extend the assessment period, follow the instructions and contact your examiner with any questions, keeping in mind that responses may be delayed. Collections Some collection activities continued throughout the shutdown. For example, statutory Notices of Deficiency issued during the shutdown remain valid, and taxpayers still have 90 days to petition the Tax Court. The…
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