A potential government shutdown could delay tax return processing and refunds, affecting taxpayers nationwide.

A measure to keep the government funded and avert a shutdown has passed in the House, but has only a few days to pass in the Senate and prevent widespread pains for taxpayers.

The first round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

Social Security payments continue during a shutdown, but SSA offices may have delays in services, applications and customer support.