How IRS Workers Can Get Relief from the Shutdown Deal, Explained

The deal to end the shutdown, if passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump, would give IRS workers some reprieve—at least for now.

Eight moderate Senate Democratic caucus members joined Republicans to advance a bill Sunday that would reopen the government and end the funding lapse that has now extended over 40 days. The Senate still needs to vote on the underlying legislation, as does the House.

The Treasury Department and the IRS, along with most other agencies, would be funded through Jan. 30 under the agreement. Congress itself and the departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs would ...