Retirement
How Long Should You Keep Your Tax Records?
What tax related documents do you need to keep, and for how long do you need to keep them? Here are some suggestions.
IRS
Stay informed with the latest IRS news and updates specifically curated for current and former federal employees. This section covers critical changes to federal tax laws, FEHB and TSP tax implications, and IRS guidance impacting the civil service. Whether you are navigating your high-3 salary tax brackets or looking for the latest on federal pay raises and agency-wide policy shifts, find the expert analysis you need to manage your career and retirement effectively.
Federal Workforce News
White House Opposes IRS Reform Bills
The White House Office of Management and Budget released a statement this week in which it took issue with three House bills designed to reform personnel policy at…
Pay & Benefits
House Approves IRS Accountability Bills
Just in time for April 15, the House Ways and Means Committee has approved four bills targeting the IRS and its employees.
Federal Workforce News
House Committee to Vote on IRS Reform Bills for Tax Day
Just in time for tax day on April 15, the House Ways and Means Committee will consider four bills designed to "hold the IRS more accountable."
Agency News
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…
Federal Workforce News
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.
Retirement
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…
Agency News
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…
Agency News
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.
Federal Workforce News
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.