The federal agencies seek to support “DHS employees and their families unfairly impacted by ongoing shutdown.“
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have extended the tax filing date for workers in the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies. The new deadline will be May 15, 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated, “The continued shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has created unnecessary disruptions, placing an unfair burden on DHS personnel and their families.“
“As they continue to show up under extraordinary circumstances without receiving a paycheck, Treasury and the IRS will provide affected DHS employees with a 30-day automatic extension for this tax filing season with penalty and interest relief,“ the secretary explained. “We are committed to supporting our hard-working DHS officers and employees so they can stay focused on their mission and keep the American people safe without being penalized for missing a tax filing deadline.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Bessent to be prudent as he oversees the Treasury Department and its agencies.
- For SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano as he also serves as IRS Chief Executive Officer.
- For workers in DHS and its agencies as they receive pay through alternate emergency funding from the president’s administration while Congress negotiates appropriations.
Sources: Department of the Treasury
