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IRS: Extension Filers Face Midnight Deadline Despite Partial Shutdown

The IRS says the shutdown does not suspend tax obligations.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax forms for 2015 are photographed in Frederick, Md., on Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Overview

  • Individuals who received filing extensions must submit 2024 returns by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 15, and the IRS expects more than 20 million filings.
  • The lapse in appropriations does not change filing or payment duties, and the IRS is processing payments sent electronically or by mail.
  • The agency urges electronic filing and payment for faster processing, and live phone help is limited because many employees are furloughed.
  • Taxpayers unable to pay in full can request short‑term plans up to 180 days with no setup fee or long‑term monthly plans with a setup fee, and online applications receive immediate decisions.
  • Targeted relief remains in effect for eligible filers in federally declared disaster areas and for those affected by terroristic action in Israel, with many deadlines postponed to Sept. 30, 2026.