There have been multiple government shutdowns over the past several months, including one that lasted a record 43 days.

Tax impostor scams are on the rise during tax season, the BBB warns. Here's what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

The government impasse only directly affects one federal agency.

The IRS processed more than 160 million individual income tax returns in 2025 and are expecting a similar amount this year.

Tax refunds may be delayed this year due to staffing cuts, rising backlogs and complex new rules created by the One Big ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The ...

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...

A government shutdown can create uncertainty, especially if you filed a tax extension for tax year 2024. If you’re wondering how it might impact your tax return, here are the answers you need. File by ...

If you prepare federal tax returns for pay, time is running out. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially opened the 2026 Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) renewal period, reminding ...

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on ...