IRS sets five specific furlough dates

Here’s an interesting article in the Washington Post about the IRS furloughing employees beginning in May.

Acting IRS Commissioner Steven T. Miller said in a memo to agency employees that furloughs would take place on May 24, June 14, July 5, July 22 and August 30, with all “public-facing operations” closing on those dates, including toll-free operations and taxpayer-assistance centers.

The full story is here.

I don’t think this will hurt us, but it’s best you keep in contact and up to date with us just in case.