This weekend (Friday 11/1 – Sunday 11/3) will mark the final weekend North Carolina shoppers can enjoy tax-free shopping on qualified Energy Star appliances. More details in this article from the Charlotte Observer.

As America continues to feel frustration over the current partial government shutdown, here are two good articles that let you know exactly what services the IRS can and cannot perform for the time being:

Article 1

Article 2

The failure of Congress to agree on a continuing spending resolution on Monday led to the first federal government shutdown since 1995–1996. The shutdown involves a large number of federal government functions, including many affecting taxpayers and tax practitioners.

According to the Journal of Accountancy, for starters, the shutdown brings a stop to all IRS taxpayer services, such as responding to taxpayer inquiries. During the shutdown, all IRS audits and examinations will stop. All non-automated collection activity will also stop. To find out more and how the shutdown affects you, click HERE.

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