WASHINGTON, D.C. – The IRS announced it has furloughed nearly half of its workforce due to the ongoing government shutdown. Approximately 34,000 IRS workers have been furloughed, according to the agency.

Despite the furloughs, about 53 percent of the workforce will continue to work. These measures come as attempts to pass funding resolutions to end the shutdown have failed once again in the Senate.

The impact of the shutdown continues to affect various government operations, with the IRS being notably affected. The situation remains fluid as lawmakers work towards a resolution.

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