The federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, has now surpassed 35 consecutive days, making it one of the longest in modern U.S. history.
According to Reuters y CBS News, negotiations in Congress remain stalled, and the economic and operational effects continue to spread across millions of citizens and businesses.

General Effects of the Shutdown

🔹 Over 800,000 federal employees remain furloughed or are working without pay, affecting essential services across multiple agencies.
🔹 The IRS continues to operate its basic functions but with limited staffing and response capacity, which may cause delays in tax filings, refunds, and inquiries.
🔹 Key programs such as SNAP (food assistance) and administrative services have experienced partial interruptions due to the lack of funding.
🔹 The absence of official economic data releases (employment, inflation, public spending) increases uncertainty in financial and business planning for both local and international taxpayers.

What Taxpayers Should Know

1. Tax obligations remain in effect. Despite the limitations, the deadlines for filing and paying taxes have not been suspended.
2. Potential delays in refunds and responses. Reduced IRS staffing may temporarily affect response times.
3. Increased caution in fiscal planning. Businesses and individuals should prepare for possible adjustments if the shutdown continues.
4. Foreign taxpayers may experience additional delays in processes involving tax returns, ITIN applications, or international refunds.

Key Recommendations

✔️ File and pay taxes within the established deadlines.
✔️ Keep all tax documentation organized to avoid complications once the IRS resumes full operations.
✔️ Monitor official communications from the IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
✔️ Seek professional tax guidance to anticipate and mitigate the impact of this prolonged situation on your financial and business plans.

At ACMM Consulting, we continue to closely monitor IRS updates and leverage our expertise to help clients minimize the impact of this situation on their tax obligations and fiscal planning.
For personalized guidance, contact us via WhatsApp al +1 (305) 924-2374 or email us at info@acmmconsulting.com.

Official Sources

• IRS – IRS operations limited during the lapse in appropriations

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