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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.

Don’t Throw Away Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment!

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 30, 2020 7:27 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:45 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

About 4 million people are getting stimulus payments on prepaid debit cards, and some have mistakenly thrown them in the trash.

How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Paid by the IRS?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 26, 2020 6:44 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:18 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The IRS has published updated data showing the total number of COVID-19 stimulus payments issued to date.

Here’s Why the Amount of Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Could be Different Than What You Were Expecting

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 13, 2020 10:38 AM | Updated: May 24, 2020 1:31 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The IRS explains common reasons why the amount of your coronavirus stimulus payment may be different than you were expecting.

Did You Get a Coronavirus Stimulus Check Sent to a Dead Person? The IRS Wants it Back

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 9, 2020 8:32 AM | Updated: May 19, 2020 10:52 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The IRS has mistakenly sent some of the coronavirus stimulus payments to deceased individuals and is now asking for them to be returned.

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
A young woman sits in an office working on a laptop while wearing a face mask covering her nose and mouth

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
United States Treasury check pictured on top of IRS form 1040 depicting a tax refund from the IRS

The IRS has published data showing how many total Economic Impact Payments have been issued in each state.

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 Pay & Benefits 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.

VA Benefits Recipients Will Get Coronavirus Stimulus Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 17, 2020 4:10 PM | Updated: May 1, 2020 1:40 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Close up of the image of Benjamin Franklin on a $100 bill wearing a face mask to protect from COVID-19 coronavirus

The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.

Is Your Stimulus “Payment Status Not Available?” This May Be Why

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 16, 2020 4:04 PM | Updated: Apr 28, 2020 1:36 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Screenshot of the message "Payment status not available" displayed on the IRS website in the Get My Payment coronavirus stimulus status application

Are you getting a “payment status not available” message when checking your coronavirus stimulus payment? The IRS explains what this means.

IRS Launching ‘Get My Payment’ App to Expedite Coronavirus Stimulus Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 14, 2020 9:40 AM | Updated: Apr 24, 2020 8:14 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Close up of Benjamin Franklin's picture on the $100 bill seen wearing a surgical mask

The IRS is launching an online application this week to help qualifying taxpayers get their coronavirus stimulus payments more quickly.

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