--- title: IRS Furloughs Begin Oct 8 — What You Need to Know aliases: - IRS Furloughs Begin Oct 8 — What You Need to Know url: https://www.lightuptaxes.com/post/irs-furloughs-begin-oct-8-what-you-need-to-know page_path: /post/irs-furloughs-begin-oct-8-what-you-need-to-know site: lightuptaxes.com organization: Light Up Taxes date_archived: 2026-05-17 language: - en screenshot: screenshots/posts/post-irs-furloughs-begin-oct-8-what-you-need-to-know.png tags: - lightuptaxes - tax - accounting - blog - tax-planning --- # IRS Furloughs Begin Oct 8 — What You Need to Know > [!quote] > Depreciation isn’t just an accounting term—it’s a powerful tax-saving strategy that can save business owners and real estate investors thousands. In one real-life case, a missed opportunity turned into $150,000 in tax savings using tools like cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and Section 179. Learn how to unlock these deductions and put more cash back into your business. Skip to Main Content HOME ABOUT US SERVICES EVENTS RESOURCES - LET'S TALK - All Posts - IRS Furloughs Begin Oct 8 — What You Need to Know - Carina Luo - Oct 9, 2025 - 2 min read Beginning October 8, 2025, the IRS has furloughed nearly 34,000 employees—almost half of its workforce— due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. As a result, many IRS operations are expected to slow significantly or come to a complete halt. Here’s what this means for you and what steps you should take now: ## What Changes to Expect ct Delays in IRS processing & correspondence Many nonessential functions like responding to notices, manual audits, and paper return processing, will be suspended. Call centers and live support largely unavailable Telephone help lines and in-person taxpayer assistance will see significant delays or closures. Refunds may be delayed While direct deposits may still process, expect longer wait times and backlogs. ## What’s Still Active Online filing, electronic returns, and payments still active Most e-filing systems and electronic payment platforms remain operational, so continue to file and pay electronically. Tax deadlines and penalties still in effect The IRS is not pausing deadlines. If you have an extension, your return is still due October 15, 2025. Failure to file or pay on time may lead to penalties. ## What You Should Do Now ow File and pay electronically Use e-file and direct deposit to minimize delays and ensure proper filing. Don’t rely on phone or mail-based interactions Avoid expecting timely mail responses or phone assistance. Review pending notices and deadlines If you're waiting for IRS correspondence, chances are it’ll be delayed. Don’t assume inaction will fix it. If you received a notice prior to today, please respond as soon as possible, as processing delays are anticipated. Preserve documentation Keep records, receipts, and any IRS notices safe—some follow-up may be needed once operations resume. Adjust expectations for timing Be prepared for slower responses, refunds, and any request processing. Plan your end-of-year strategies now With IRS capacity limited, it’s best not to delay deferment or accelerated strategies. As your tax advisor, we’re closely monitoring all IRS updates and will notify you promptly of any new relief measures, filing extensions, or policy changes that may affect you. Stay informed, stay proactive! Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, time sensitive tax matters, or planning needs. We’re here to help you navigate next steps with confidence. Book a call with us today to review your strategy and stay ahead during this period of uncertainty. Schedule a Discovery Call - 5 views - 0 comments - 1 like. Post not marked as liked - 1 ## Recent Posts - See All - The $6.6 Billion Wake-Up Call: Is Your Equity Strategy Ready for a Liquidity Event? - 82 - 0 - 2 likes. Post not marked as liked - 2 - How to Handle a Large Capital Gain with a CRT Strategy - 13 - 0 - 2 likes. Post not marked as liked - 2 - The Self-Rental Trap: A Hidden Tax Rule That Could Cost You—And How to Avoid It - 27 - 0 - 1 like. Post not marked as liked - 1 - Contact us today for a complimentary no-obligation Tax consultation! - CONTACT US 13555 SE 36th St Ste 100, Bellevue, WA 98006 ​​ Tax@lightuptaxes.com Subscribe To Our Newsletter ABOUT US + MEET OUR TEAM ​ + OUR PROCESS ​ + CONTACT US OUR SERVICES + COMPLIANCE ​ + TAX PLANNING ​ +  ADVISORY ​​ RESOURCES ​​ + BLOG ​ Copyright © 2024 Lightup Tax LLC | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Designed by House of Strategies ![[assets/Light%20up%20Tax%20Logo.png]] ![[assets/1de05b_fd710e8ea9b941549c066c91efc8511f%7Emv2.jpg]] ![[assets/1de05b_6fac310176e140fc91db6cb96cd9bee8~mv2.jpg]] ![[assets/1de05b_dfb7fe310e8c41cd851d096845c02a1c~mv2.jpeg]] --- ![[screenshots/posts/post-irs-furloughs-begin-oct-8-what-you-need-to-know.png]]