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Mnuchin: 90% of Wage Earners Will See Higher Paychecks Under New Withholding Tables

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 12, 2018 10:16 AM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 7:53 AM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The IRS has released new tax withholding tables, and many employees should start seeing higher paychecks by February according to the Treasury Department.

Lawmakers Worried Treasury Department Will Use New Tax Tables for Political Gain

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 9, 2018 9:28 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2018 2:53 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two lawmakers are worried that the Treasury Department will “unduly influence” tax withholding tables to skew the apparent benefits of the new tax law.

Hatch Drops Catch-Up Contributions Amendment from Senate Tax Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 16, 2017 6:17 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 8:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

An amendment to the Senate’s tax reform bill that had the potential to impact federal employees who invest in the TSP has been taken off the table.

Proposed Amendment Would Eliminate Current TSP Catch Up Contributions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 13, 2017 11:23 AM | Updated: Jun 30, 2019 5:03 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A proposed amendment to the Senate’s tax reform bill would eliminate current retirement savings catch-up contributions.

Senate Unveils Tax Proposal; House Tax Bill Advances

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 9, 2017 5:14 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 5:23 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Senate Republicans unveiled their version of a tax reform bill as the House advanced its tax reform plan.

No Changes to 401(k) Contributions in Republican Tax Plan

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 2, 2017 12:32 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 10:53 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Republicans have unveiled their tax cut proposal, one which consolidates individual income tax brackets and leaves retirement plan contribution limits untouched.

Double Taxation of Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithOct 16, 2017 11:19 AM | Updated: Oct 23, 2017 3:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that what he describes as double taxation of Social Security benefits is unfair, but Congress has little option to address the situation.

Should Social Security Benefits Be Taxed?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 26, 2017 11:38 AM | Updated: Oct 2, 2017 5:02 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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One Congressman wants to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits paid to Americans in retirement.

Legislation Reintroduced to Give Tax Credit to Federal Employees Serving in Combat Zones

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 19, 2017 1:47 PM | Updated: Jun 23, 2017 7:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to give the same tax credit to federal employees that military personnel get when working in a combat zone.

Watch Out for this Medicare Part B Trap

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 9, 2017 3:09 PM | Updated: May 12, 2017 8:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

If your income is high enough, your Medicare Part B premiums could potentially triple. The author explains what to watch for.

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July 17, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.2096 +0.01% +2.43%
F Fund $20.0723 -0.02% +3.05%
C Fund $100.1890 +0.53% +7.81%
S Fund $94.7571 +1.16% +5.11%
I Fund $49.6344 +0.47% +18.47%
L Income $28.0658 +0.17% +4.95%
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L 2035 $16.4835 +0.39% +8.41%
L 2040 $62.9289 +0.43% +8.90%
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L 2065 $19.5276 +0.59% +11.09%
L 2070 $11.5736 +0.59% +11.10%
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