The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a statement stating that tax return processing and issuance of refunds will not be affected by the recent tragedy in Austin, Texas. According to the statement, “the IRS does not process tax returns or issue refunds at the Echelon 1 Building at 9430 Research Blvd. in Austin, Texas.” IRS Commsioner Doug Shulman has also issued a statement concerning the tragedy.