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Effect of shutdown re online filinng

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
September 27, 2023
2 replies
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If the government shuts down on Sept. 30, pending congressional action, will I still be able to file my return online during the shutdown period, but before Oct. 16? Or will the whole filing process get suspended?

Ask the Experts - Extension - Sept 2023

Best answer by JBedford

Hi, @savetacks4me , thanks for the question! The answer is that if we assume things will operate as they did during the 2013 shutdown, then yes, you will still be able to e-file your return, though any refund may be delayed. There is more information on our blog from 2013. Hope this helps, please let me know if not!

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Hi, @savetacks4me , thanks for the question! The answer is that if we assume things will operate as they did during the 2013 shutdown, then yes, you will still be able to e-file your return, though any refund may be delayed. There is more information on our blog from 2013. Hope this helps, please let me know if not!

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Thanks.

I filed with an extension in 2013, but filed with paper, not online. The shutdown was so broad, I could not even get info from IRS as to where I should mail the return or whether the date would be extended. It sounds like things will be smoother this time.

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You are welcome. Smooth sailing ahead!

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Good day @savetacks4me

This is a great question!

It appears that the IRS is developing a contingency plan that will most likely allow them to continue operations during a government shutdown.

An archived IRS page indicates that the IRS' normal operations would continue during a government shutdown.

This is an article in the Journal of Accountancy that gives a lot of good information.

Thank you for reaching out to the TurboTax Community with your concern!