IRS furloughs nearly half its staff amid shutdown, prompting chaos and confusion

The Internal Revenue Service began furloughing nearly half its staff Wednesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, sparking chaos and confusion among employees as the news rippled through agency offices around the country.

​ The Internal Revenue Service began furloughing nearly half its staff Wednesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, sparking chaos and confusion among employees as the news rippled through agency offices around the country. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN