Two deadlines Congress needs to hit are coming up if it wants to pass a proposed $1.66 trillion federal spending deal before the government runs out of money. March 1 is the first deadline and March 8 is the second deadline. If the House and Senate (as well as Republicans and Democrats) don’t approve a spending agreement by this date, many government agencies — including the IRS — could close down until Congress can pass a bill.
What happens to your tax refund if you file your taxes during that time? We can’t look back on what happened during a preceding government shutdown, since there’s never been a lapse in funding during tax season, but we’ll help explain what it could mean for you.
Here’s what we know about what could happen to the IRS in the event of a government shutdown in March. For more, here’s what happens to Social Security checks and other government benefits during shutdowns.
