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A new report from the House Ways and Means Committee says that the IRS deliberately cut funding to taxpayer services, resulting in increased wait times for customers, more delays in paying tax refunds, and other customer service problems.
This former Forest Service employee ran into trouble when he purchased a firearm for a third party and was not entirely up front in filling out the required ATF form.
The Denver Federal Center located in Lakewood, Colorado is a branch of the General Services Administration and contains 26 federal agencies, which makes it the most densely packed federal area outside of Washington D.C.
The House failed Wednesday to pass legislation that would prohibit federal employees with delinquent taxes from remaining on the job.
FedSmith.com users indicated in a recent survey a common theme: they feel there is a need for federal managers to stop micromanaging their employees. The author, who is a consultant focusing primarily on pay and performance, analyzes the responses from the survey and what they mean for federal employees.
The author says that it is imperative that federal employees be fully aware of and ready to access the multitude of available compensation options at their disposal when the need arises (such as a medical disability) so they can secure their financial futures. He provides an overview of some of these important available options.
Which TSP fund has the highest rate of return among TSP funds so far in 2015 and tied for last place among investment options selected by TSP investors?
The president and vice president have released their tax returns for 2014 showing their total incomes and effective tax rates.
Congressman Steve Russell (R-OK) is continuing the practice of former Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) of putting out a periodic report highlighting wasteful government spending. Here is a sampling of items identified by the Congressman.
FedSmith.com recently asked our users for their suggestions on ways to improve the federal work experience. The responses covered a number of areas respondents felt needed improvement, such as agency leadership or dealing with problem employees. The author takes a closer look at the feedback received and gives his analysis as to what it means for the federal workforce.
