U.S. Government Confirms Federal Tax Obligations Remain During Shutdown
According to The Washington Post, officials stated that Americans must still file and pay federal taxes on schedule despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Fact Check
Multiple official U.S. government sources, including the IRS and the Small Business Administration, directly state or strongly imply that federal tax obligations and filing deadlines remain in effect during a government shutdown. This is corroborated by several expert third-party sources.