Court Cases
Former IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns
A former IRS employee has pleaded guilty to filing hundreds of false tax returns for herself and others.
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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.
Federal Workforce News
Don’t Throw Away Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment!
About 4 million people are getting stimulus payments on prepaid debit cards, and some have mistakenly thrown them in the trash.
Agency News
How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Paid by the IRS?
The IRS has published updated data showing the total number of COVID-19 stimulus payments issued to date.
Federal Workforce News
Here’s Why the Amount of Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Could be Different Than What You Were Expecting
The IRS explains common reasons why the amount of your coronavirus stimulus payment may be different than you were expecting.
Agency News
Did You Get a Coronavirus Stimulus Check Sent to a Dead Person? The IRS Wants it Back
The IRS has mistakenly sent some of the coronavirus stimulus payments to deceased individuals and is now asking for them to be returned.
Agency News
IRS Begins Recalling Thousands of Employees
The IRS has begun recalling employees to the office, but it is not without controversy.
Agency News
How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Issued?
The IRS has published data showing how many total Economic Impact Payments have been issued in each state.
Pay & Benefits
Some Federal Benefits Recipients Need to Act Immediately to Get Additional Stimulus Funds Faster
The IRS is urging certain federal benefits recipients to act quickly to ensure they are eligible to get additional stimulus payments quickly.
Pay & Benefits
VA Benefits Recipients Will Get Coronavirus Stimulus Payments
The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.
Agency News
Is Your Stimulus “Payment Status Not Available?” This May Be Why
Are you getting a "payment status not available" message when checking your coronavirus stimulus payment? The IRS explains what this means.