Can You Still Fly During Government Shutdown?
The United States federal government shutdown from midnight EST on December 22, 2018, until January 25, 2019 (35 days) was the longest U.S. government shutdown in history and the second and final federal government shutdown involving furloughs during the presidency of Donald Trump.
What happens if the IRS shuts down?
If the federal government shuts down, IRS operations will be severely limited. However, the underlying tax law remains in effect, and all taxpayers should continue to meet their tax obligations as normal. IRS personnel will reschedule those meetings at a later date.
How can I reach the IRS during the government shutdown?
For taxpayers seeking assistance, only the automated applications on the regular 800-829-1040 telephone line will remain open. The IRS website, will remain available, although some interactive features may not be available.
Why is LaGuardia Airport shut down?
LaGuardia airport closed to incoming flights due to lack of air traffic controllers in shutdown. One of New York City’s main airports has been partially shut by federal authorities, owing to a lack of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
