Let’s Talk About Tax

On November 5, 2025, the U.S. government shutdown became the longest in history. The shutdown has disrupted many Americans’ businesses, benefits and travel plans. But little attention has been given to the shutdown’s effects on taxpayers and the operation of and administration by the IRS.

On June 28, in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court—in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo—overturned a seminal 1984 administrative law case, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council.

The new "economic reality" test issued by the U.S. Department of Labor provides additional clarity and important worker protections, but it went into effect quickly—on March 11, 2024—leaving employers scrambling to ensure that their workers are properly classified.