Senate Adopts Resolution to Align Lawmakers’ Pay with Federal Employees in Shutdowns
Federal employees go unpaid during government shutdowns, and now a new Senate resolution ensures senators will too.
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Federal Employees and Taxes: 571,000+ Owe $6.3 Billion in Unpaid Taxes
Over 571,000 federal employees and retirees owe $6.3B in taxes, with delinquencies rising since 2021 as IRS enforcement slowed during the pandemic.
TSPDataCenter.com Gets a Major Upgrade: Here’s What’s New
TSPDataCenter.com has been completely rebuilt to give federal employees and retirees a better way to track and understand their TSP fund performance.
Legislation Seeks to End Credit Score Harm Caused by Government Shutdowns
Recently introduced legislation seeks to protect federal employees’ credit during government shutdowns.
Congress Finally Resolves DHS Funding Impasse
The partial government shutdown within the Department of Homeland Security is finally over.
TSP Roth Conversions: What Everyone Gets Wrong
TSP now allows in-plan Roth conversions, but mistakes can trigger higher taxes, Medicare costs, and penalties. Smart planning avoids the lifetime tax bomb.
Trump Issues Order to Pay All DHS Employees
President Trump signed a memo to pay all Department of Homeland Security federal employees during the partial shutdown.
DHS Funding Deal Fails to Pass Congress Before Easter Recess
The House and Senate passed different DHS funding bills, but failed to resolve the partial shutdown. However, pay is set to resume for TSA employees.
Trump Orders Immediate TSA Pay Amid Partial Government Shutdown
President Trump directed DHS to pay TSA employees during the ongoing partial government shutdown, citing a national emergency situation.
Severe Weather Prompts Federal Office Closures in DC Area
The threat of severe weather in the Washington, DC area has led to federal offices closing early on Monday.
