The IRS has just released an update on what they will and will not be doing during the government shutdown:
The IRS will continue to:
- Process electronic and paper-filed returns (including amended returns)
- Issue refunds
- Respond to taxpayer questions
- Send out automated notices
- Implement the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
What the IRS will not do:
- Process transcript requests (If a POA is on file they will through e-services)
- Process new POA requests
- Conduct any audit functions (unless the SOL could expire)
For the full notice click here.