Tag: IRS
IRS Warns DC Area Residents of New Phishing Scam
The IRS is warning residents in the Washington, DC area to be on the lookout for a new phishing scheme that specifically targets them. Federal employees should be on the lookout for this scam and know how to avoid it.
How Many Trillions Did the IRS Collect in FY 2015?
The amount of tax money being collected by the IRS continues to grow according to the latest data provided by the agency.
IRS Reminds Retirees of April 1 Deadline to Begin Required Retirement Plan Distributions
The Internal Revenue Service said in a statement Monday that taxpayers who turned 70½ during 2015 must start receiving required minimum distributions (RMDs) in most cases from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans by Friday, April 1, 2016.
Great Customer Service? Congressman Gets Response from IRS After Almost 8 Years
Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) is unhappy with the IRS. He recently let loose on the agency in an editorial in which he recounts the story of how a request he submitted nearly 8 years ago was only just recently answered.
Senators Demand IRS Stop Rehiring Fired Federal Employees
A group of Republican Senators have introduced legislation that would prevent the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring federal employees who were fired for poor conduct and performance.
GSA Cutting Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rates in 2016
Federal employees who use their own cars for conducting government business will see a drop in the mileage reimbursement rates paid to them at the start of 2016.
Date Set for Start of 2016 Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service announced this week that tax season for American taxpayers will begin January 19, 2016.
Legislation Would Make it Easier to Fire Senior Executives at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would give the IRS Commissioner new authority to fire senior agency executives who have failed in their performance or committed misconduct.
Legislation Introduced to End Unionization at IRS
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced legislation that would end mandatory labor unions at the Internal Revenue Service.
Legislation Introduced to Block Bonuses for Tax Delinquent Federal Workers
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced legislation that would withhold bonuses from federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes or have engaged in documented misconduct.
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