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IRS Begins Recalling Thousands of Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 27, 2020 11:17 AM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:30 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The IRS has begun recalling employees to the office, but it is not without controversy.

How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Issued?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 25, 2020 10:34 AM | Updated: May 7, 2020 11:04 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The IRS has published data showing how many total Economic Impact Payments have been issued in each state.

OPM Addresses Questions About Returning Federal Employees to Work Post Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 24, 2020 11:04 AM | Updated: May 7, 2020 11:04 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM published a list of FAQs regarding plans to return federal employees to normal work environments in the wake of the coronavirus.

DC Regional Leaders Ask for More Telework for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 24, 2020 8:13 AM | Updated: May 6, 2020 7:38 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Local leaders from the DC region want OPM to extend telework policies, saying it will help save federal employees’ lives.

Will the TSP Offer Coronavirus Relief Provisions from the CARES Act?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Apr 23, 2020 12:56 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 4:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The CARES Act allows hardship withdrawals from retirement plans, but it isn’t clear if the TSP will allow them for federal employees.

Can President Trump Fire Dr. Fauci?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Apr 23, 2020 7:32 AM | Updated: Jan 16, 2022 10:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

There has been recent speculation that President Trump might fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, but can the president really do this given that Fauci is a federal employee?

Coronavirus: Do Federal Employees Qualify for Emergency Paid Sick Leave?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 22, 2020 10:36 AM | Updated: May 6, 2020 7:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The Office of Personnel Management has issued a memo outlining when federal employees can qualify for emergency paid sick leave due to the coronavirus.

Some Federal Benefits Recipients Need to Act Immediately to Get Additional Stimulus Funds Faster

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 21, 2020 9:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The IRS is urging certain federal benefits recipients to act quickly to ensure they are eligible to get additional stimulus payments quickly.

White House Tells Federal Employees to Prepare to Return to Their Offices

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 20, 2020 5:26 PM | Updated: May 6, 2020 7:37 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo with plans agencies can use to safely return to normal operations after the coronavirus.

TSP Funds Rebounding from March Lows

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 18, 2020 2:02 PM | Updated: May 1, 2020 1:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Good news for TSP investors: The TSP stock funds have started to bounce back from the stock market’s low point in March.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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