The Trump administration said Monday that it will issue tax refunds if the partial government shutdown continues, despite the fact that previous administrations have ruled that the IRS cannot issue refunds during shutdowns.

“Tax refunds will go out, they will not be non-excepted activities,” acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said during a press briefing with reporters Monday afternoon, using the technical term for government services that are discontinued during shutdowns. Vought briefed reporters alongside Vice President Mike Pence and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.