The IRS has announced that the shutdown begins on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, in order to prepare the system for the upcoming Tax Year 2023 Filing Season.

Only “Send Submissions” for 1040 (both State and Federal) will be affected by this shutdown. All other services such as business returns, “Get Acks” and all state services will be available after the shutdown.