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The deadline to file taxes in 2026 is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
The most recent government shutdown began Oct. 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass appropriations bills for the new fiscal year.
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On Saturday, January 31, the United States entered into a partial government shutdown. This is a direct result of the 2025 shutdown, which only ended when lawmakers voted on a bill to fund the country through January 2026.
After federal agents shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, Democrats are now pulling support for a spending bill due by Friday.
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.
Many of the IRS's major functions, including application processing and refunds, could be affected by the shutdown.
The House is holding critical votes on a funding package today amid a partial government shutdown. Follow for live updates.
With tax season underway, a possible government shutdown could slow IRS operations and delay refunds for some Alabama taxpayers. Here's what to know.