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IRS Finalizes Beneficiary RMD and 10-Year Rule on Inherited IRA

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiAug 26, 2024 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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New IRS regulations clarify controversial rules around required minimum distributions and inherited IRAs.

A Senior IRS Appraiser Played a Lot of Golf on Agency Time

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJun 10, 2024 2:06 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An IRS employee stationed in Hawaii found himself under an IG investigation for abusing official time and sick leave while working on his golf game.

IRS Tax Penalty Jumps to 8%; A Big Surprise is Coming to Millions of Americans

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleApr 24, 2024 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Inflation has driven up tax penalty interest rates which may come as a shock to millions of taxpayers.

IRS Increases Business Mileage Rate for 2024

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 15, 2023 6:46 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The IRS has increased the vehicle mileage rate for 2024 by 1.5 cents over the 2023 figure.

IRS Announces “Administrative Transition Period” for Catch-Up Contributions to TSP and Similar Plans

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 28, 2023 6:06 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The IRS has revised a policy on catch-up contributions that will impact TSP contributions for many federal employees.

RMD Update…Again!

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 27, 2023 9:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The IRS released updated guidelines for certain 2023 RMDs. Here is what you need to know.

IRS Ending Most Surprise Visits to Taxpayers’ Homes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 24, 2023 4:21 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The IRS announced a new policy in which it will end most unannounced visits by its agents to taxpayers’ homes.

IRS Agent Used “Alias”, “Deception” to Target Ohio Taxpayer

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2023 10:37 AM | Updated: Jul 24, 2023 3:32 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A Congressman is investigating an alleged incident in which an IRS agent used a fake name to enter an Ohio taxpayer’s home and threaten her with taxes not owed.

IRS Coming After Federal Employees Who Don’t File

By Christopher PascaleJun 21, 2023 9:22 AM | Updated: Aug 7, 2023 4:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The author says that with a possible crackdown coming on tax delinquent federal employees, it is in their best interest to always file their tax returns.

Senators Renew Effort to Hold Tax Delinquent Federal Employees Accountable

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 26, 2023 8:25 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:06 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to hold tax delinquent federal employees accountable for unpaid tax debts or unfilled tax returns.

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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%
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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%
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L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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