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Budget concept

Federal fiscal year

Runs October 1 through September 30, labeled by the ending calendar year.

What this means

Federal fiscal year 2025 began October 1, 2024 and ended September 30, 2025. The Ledger keeps years in separate compartments and does not blend them.

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