i called them and didn't get a pick up. the government says it will accept and process all tax returns with payments, but don't expect your refund any time soon, richard. they say they're unable to issue those refunds during this time. but apparently most automated toll-free telephone applications remain operational. as you say, they're going to get their money regardless. >> all right. that's the way it always works, i think, here mandy. thank you so much. cnbc's mandy drury for that. we're again, still waiting for speaker boehner to come to the microphones. we'll have that right after this. oh yeah. the cinna-sweet taste you just can't resist. cinnamon toast crunch. crave those crazy squares®.