US Internal Revenue Service furloughs nearly 47 percent of employees

How IRS compliance and other operations might be affected should become clearer if the shutdown continues, as detailed by KPMG US Washington National Tax Principal John Gimigliano.

The partial United States (US) Government shutdown is into its third week with no immediate resolution likely. Furloughs have begun at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - nearly 47 percent of employees -potentially hindering operations. Most other Congressional action remains on hold with one significant exception: passage by the Senate of a bipartisan National Defence Authorisation bill. Government funding The 2026 fiscal year began on 1 October without passage of any of the twelve appr...

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Authors: John Gimigliano

Published Date: 17 October 2025