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Inside the Debate Over ACA Tax Credits That's Driving the Government Shutdown
October 15, 2025
Republicans contend that extending the premium tax credits is a complex task with a lot of moving parts that need to be addressed. But Democrats point out that those bills are already in the mail. This article on CPA Practice Advisor provides context.
IRS Furloughs Nearly Half Its Workers, Closes Most Operations
October 08, 2025
The IRS furloughed almost half its workforce as the government shutdown entered its second week, the agency said Wednesday evening in its updated contingency plan.
IRS Employees Must Work During Shutdown, AICPA Says
October 03, 2025
The AICPA is renewing its call to except 100% of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees for the duration of the shutdown, even beyond the five days already authorized in the agency’s contingency plan.
AICPA Expresses Concern, Urges Immediate IRS Announcement of Contingency Plan in Preparation for Government Shutdown
September 29, 2025
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has sent an urgent letter to Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent, urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to announce its contingency plan in preparation of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025.
IRS Releases Shutdown Plan
September 29, 2025
All IRS staffers will work during the first five business days of a potential government shutdown, according to a lapsed appropriations contingency plan posted Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.