White Nelson Diehl Evans CPAs
Make a Payment Client Log in
Carlsbad, CA
760-729-2343 info@wndecpa.com
Irvine, CA
714-978-1300 info@wndecpa.com
Menu
  • Our Firm
    • Close
    • Our Team
    • Our Impact on the Community
  • Services
    • Close
    • Accounting & Financial
    • Advisory
    • Audit
    • ERISA Audits
    • ESOP
    • Estate & Trust Planning
    • Tax Planning Preparation
    • Tax Services
  • Industries
    • Close
      • Aging Services & CCRC
      • Business Services
      • Construction & Contracting
      • Distribution (Wholesale)
      • Estate & Trust Services
      • Employee Stock Option Plans, ESOP
      • Food & Beverage
      • Franchises
      • Government
      • Healthcare & Medical
      • Leasing & Finance
      • Manufacturing
      • Nonprofit
      • Professional Services
      • Real Estate
      • Retail
      • Retail Fuel Outlets
      • Staffing Agencies
      • Technology
      • Transportation
  • Resources
    • Close
    • Blog
    • E-Guides
  • Locations
  • Careers
    • Close
    • Careers at WNDE
    • Current Opportunities
    • The WNDE Advantage
    • Benefits and Programs
    • Experienced Professionals
    • Students
      • Close
      • Summer Leadership Program
      • Internships
  • Contact Us
  • Make a Payment
  • Client Log in
White Nelson Diehl Evans CPAs
Menu
  • Our Firm
    • Close
    • Our Team
    • Our Impact on the Community
  • Services
    • Close
    • Accounting & Financial
    • Advisory
    • Audit
    • ERISA Audits
    • ESOP
    • Estate & Trust Planning
    • Tax Planning Preparation
    • Tax Services
  • Industries
    • Close
      • Aging Services & CCRC
      • Business Services
      • Construction & Contracting
      • Distribution (Wholesale)
      • Estate & Trust Services
      • Employee Stock Option Plans, ESOP
      • Food & Beverage
      • Franchises
      • Government
      • Healthcare & Medical
      • Leasing & Finance
      • Manufacturing
      • Nonprofit
      • Professional Services
      • Real Estate
      • Retail
      • Retail Fuel Outlets
      • Staffing Agencies
      • Technology
      • Transportation
  • Resources
    • Close
    • Blog
    • E-Guides
  • Locations
  • Careers
    • Close
    • Careers at WNDE
    • Current Opportunities
    • The WNDE Advantage
    • Benefits and Programs
    • Experienced Professionals
    • Students
      • Close
      • Summer Leadership Program
      • Internships
  • Contact Us
  • Make a Payment
  • Client Log in

The IRS and the Government Shutdown

11
Jan
Blog

Due to the lapse in appropriations that began midnight December 22, 2018, the federal government is in its fourth week of a partial shutdown, which includes much of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Indeed, although the IRS is working with a skeleton staff of excepted employees, most employees are not working during the shutdown.  While we expect the IRS to be handling some matters and investigations, there are many more visible functions that are generally suspended during the closure.

  • The IRS has announced that refunds will be provided on schedule; however, return processing is still delayed, which will impact refunds.
  • Delays are expected even after the IRS reopens.

Telephone service. IRS customer service and Practitioner Services lines are not operating during the shutdown; any inquiries or follow up by telephone must wait until the IRS reopens.  While taxpayers may write in to the IRS, it is likely a response will not be received until after the IRS has reopened and is fully staffed.
Exam and appeals. IRS exam and appeals staff appear to be furloughed during the shutdown.  For those taxpayers with active examinations or appeals, while communication can be made in writing, it is likely that most exam and appeals staff will not be reachable until after the closure.
Return and remittance processing. First, taxpayers should keep in mind that due dates have not changed as a result of the shutdown.  While taxpayers are free to send in paper returns with paper checks, it appears the IRS is not processing the mail at this time.  Returns cannot be e-filed until the annual tax filing season officially reopens, which is scheduled for January 28, 2019.  Electronic payments, however, do appear to be operating.  It has been reported that the IRS will provide refunds; however, this does contradict earlier reports that suggested refunds would cease while the IRS is closed.  Finally, as is always the case this time of year, the IRS is going through one of its “dead cycles,” during which the posting of some account transactions will be delayed.
If you have any questions concerning the government shutdown as it impacts IRS operations, please contact your WNDE tax professional.



Categories
  • Blog
  • News
Recent Posts:
  • Tips for Budgeting

    10 Tips for Better Budgeting…

    14 Oct
  • IRS Check

    Still Waiting for the IRS to Cash Your Check?

    14 Oct
  • Unemployment Benefits

    Do You Know Unemployment Benefits Are Taxable?

    14 Oct
  • 1099-NEC

    Ready for the 1099-NEC?

    14 Oct
  • Old Tax Records

    Thinking of Dumping Old Tax Records?

    16 Sep

The 90-year legacy of White Nelson Diehl Evans
is a tribute to the confidence our clients have in us.

White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP.
2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 300
Irvine, California 92606
TEL 714-978-1300

Explore:

  1. WNDE Home
  2. Our Firm
  3. Services
  4. Industries
  5. E-Guides
  6. Locations
  7. Careers
  8. Contact Us

Newsletter

Copyright © 2019. All Rights Reserved.
White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP. 2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 300 Irvine, California 92606 TEL 714-978-1300
Client Login

Forgot password?


[contact-form-7 id=”4250″ title=”Fraud Detection Booklet”]

[contact-form-7 id=”3415″ title=”Tax Planning Guide”]