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By Jenna Sundel
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The IRS said it will continue normal operations amid a partial government shutdown that began on Saturday.
Why It Matters
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).
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On Saturday, senators agreed to a "minibus" deal to fund various departments and agencies until September, but the government partly shut down because the deal must be approved by the House of Representatives, which was on recess until Monday.
The limited shutdown affects several large agencies, including DHS and the Departments of Defense, Education and Financial Services.
DHS has come under scrutiny after two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, were fatally shot last month by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
Does the IRS Operate During a Partial Government Shutdown?
The IRS said in a statement that it will continue operations under the current lapse in appropriations until further notice, using funding from 2022 legislation. Taxpayers can expect IRS operations to continue as normal, with offices maintaining regular hours, online self-service help tools available and other services continuing as usual.
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When does the IRS Start Sending Out Refunds?
The IRS says that people who file electronically should typically receive their refund in 21 days or less. It should take even less time if the person has chosen to receive the refund via direct deposit.
For those who file a paper return, it could take four weeks or longer to receive a refund. It could also take longer if the return requires amendments or corrections.
The IRS warns that taxpayers should not rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.
What Is the PATH Act?
The PATH Act of 2015 was created to protect Americans from tax hikes and fraud while extending and improving several tax credits, according to TurboTax.
Is Donald Trump Suing the IRS?
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion on Thursday. He accused the federal agencies of failing to prevent a leak of Trump's tax information to news outlets from 2018 to 2020.
The lawsuit filed in a Florida federal court includes two of the president’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and The Trump Organization as plaintiffs.
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