Government Shutdown Puts IRS on Furlough

IRS furlough on October 8, 2025, pauses 50% of workforce.
39,870 IRS employees (53.6%) remain working.
Taxpayer services, including the Taxpayer Advocate Service, are closed.
Taxpayers with extension returns face harder access to assistance.
Possible more unpaid days and furloughs if Congress doesn't act.
Draft White House memo and Trump signal no guaranteed back pay.
Copyright © 2025 Minimalist News. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Contact Us