GREENSBORO, N.C. — Is there ever a good time for a government shutdown? Probably not, but the last 40-plus days were really not a good time for the IRS .

"This is the time of year when the IRS sends out its requirements to tax software providers as to what is required for them to be able to electronically file," said Ryan Dodson, Stanaland, Dodson & Associates.

The last time the IRS updated its webpage was October 21, 2025.

With the 2026 filing season rapidly approaching, the IRS will be continuing some critical operations during this period to be ready for taxpayers. This includes testing and preparation of filing season programs and related issues.

HR-1, which the President called the One Big Beautiful Bill, has a lot of tax law changes for the coming year, including new tax deduct

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