IRS Union Announces Partial Closure in Event of Government Shutdown

The IRS is reversing its plans to remain "fully operational" during a government shutdown, according to the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU). The IRS had previously stated that it would use multi-year funds to continue normal operations, but NTEU now says the agency will "partially close" if Congress triggers a lapse in appropriations. The union called the IRS's reversal "disturbing news" and urged its members to prepare for the worst. Congress has until September 30 to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution to avert a shutdown.