Government Shutdown & IRS Updates

In this joint Tax Section Odyssey and Journal of Accountancy (JofA) podcast episode, host Neil Amato discusses the impact of the recent and ongoing federal government shutdown on IRS operations and tax practitioners with Melanie Lauridsen, VP of Tax Policy & Advocacy at the AICPA.

The conversation covers the history and mechanics of government shutdowns, what we know about IRS contingency plans and the practical effects on taxpayers and professionals. Listeners can also gain timely insights into recent developments such as the transition away from paper refund checks and implementation of guidance and updates to forms related to the new tax legislation.

What you'll learn from this episode:

Government shutdown impacts on IRS operations
Important information from the IRS on electronic refunds and payments
Updates on guidance received from Treasury and the IRS on H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, the law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) implementation
Concerns about IRS service levels in a government shutdown

AICPA resources

· Navigating the government shutdown

· Client letter and FAQ for a government shutdown during tax season

· Planning after tax changes

Published on 1 month ago

Podcast Episode Details

Government Shutdown & IRS Updates