With budgeting trust at an ebb, Democrats and Republicans pointed fingers, rather than shaking hands on a deal to avert a shutdown.
During a government shutdown, all federal agencies and services that officials do not deem "essential" must stop working. Many employees are also furloughed.
State vs. federal income tax rates, types of income subject to tax, and more can differ. State income tax varies depending on your state. Federal income tax doesn't.