Tax News IRS Resumes Operations: What This Means For Your Taxes Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Oct 18, 2013 - [Updated Aug 23, 2019] 1 min read IRS Update: On October 22 the IRS announced a possible delay of approximately one to two weeks to the start of the 2014 filing season following the government shutdown. The IRS has not determined the exact start date, but they are exploring options to shorten the delay. As always, we want you to have the most accurate, up to date information and will post the start to the 2014 filing season as soon as we receive guidance on the specific opening date from the IRS. As you know Congress came to an agreement to end the government shutdown and IRS employees are back at work. Here is a breakdown of what it means to your taxes: What does this mean for me if I filed my 2012 taxes during the government shutdown? The IRS began processing tax returns received since October 1 and related refunds. The IRS has also begun to respond to paper correspondence, transcript requests and authorization forms received from third parties. Are there any delays in processing my tax return filed during this time? Per the IRS you may experience longer wait times or limited service as the IRS resumes operations and gets the back log of returns. High telephone demand is expected so they encourage you to wait to call if your matter is not urgent. Where can I go for more answers to my questions? If you have more questions, TurboTax is always here for you. We are up to date with the latest tax laws and we have tax experts available to answer your tax questions year round. Check back with the blog or sign up for our RSS feed so we can continue to update you on IRS operations as we continue to monitor services available. Please read the full IRS announcement Previous Post Government Shutdown is Over: IRS Will be Back to Work Next Post Facebook CEO Joined $1 Salary Club to Reduce Tax Bite Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. One response to “IRS Resumes Operations: What This Means For Your Taxes” why is my tax refund under review Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax News Intuit TurboTax April Report: A Look at Refunds and S… Tax Planning April 15 is the Tax Deadline: 6 Things You Need to Know… Tax Planning Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do Tax Tips Tax Credits 101: What They Are & How They Work Business How to Know if You Should Invest in Business Insurance Tax Deductions and Credits What Is the Standard Tax Deduction for 2023 – 202… 401K, IRA, Stocks Should You Use Your 401(k) or Retirement to Pay Off Deb… Tax Planning What Happens If You Don’t Pay Taxes? Understanding Pe… Tax Deductions and Credits Family Taxes: Take Advantage of Tax Savings Taxes 101 How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Demystifyin…