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IRS Using Private Debt Collectors for Unpaid Taxes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 18, 2017 10:49 AM | Updated: Apr 20, 2017 11:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The IRS recently announced that it will use a small number of private collection firms for some delinquent tax debts.

Tax Preparer Went Gambling Instead of Sending the IRS Her Clients’ Tax Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 11, 2017 5:12 PM | Updated: Apr 13, 2017 3:00 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A Mississippi tax preparer has pleaded guilty to taking her customers’ payments intended for the IRS and spending them in local casinos.

Average 2017 Tax Refund: $2,878

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 11, 2017 3:36 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:45 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Are you getting a tax refund this year? Here is how it compares to the national average.

Finding the Best Places for Federal Employees to Retire

By Jason KayMar 26, 2017 2:47 PM | Updated: Mar 30, 2017 8:08 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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As retirement nears, you may want to consider relocating. These are some states that offer some of the better options for retirees.

How High Are Income Taxes in Your State?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 14, 2017 12:48 PM | Updated: May 15, 2023 1:54 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A new report from the Tax Foundation provides a detailed breakdown of income taxes in each state.

Can Roth TSP Withdrawals Be Taxed?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMar 12, 2017 4:11 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 4:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Could funds in your Roth TSP be taxed when you withdraw them? The answer is “yes, if you are not careful.”

How Some Federal Employees Can Avoid a 10% Penalty on TSP Withdrawals

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 5, 2017 10:14 AM | Updated: Feb 7, 2017 9:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Certain categories of federal annuitants can now make penalty free withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan. Here is how to avoid incurring this 10% penalty.

Legislation Introduced to Target Tax Delinquent Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 11, 2017 6:11 PM | Updated: Jul 6, 2019 11:02 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in the House that would prevent individuals with seriously delinquent tax debt from working for the federal government.

What Tax Records Should You Keep?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 19, 2016 11:17 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

With the end of the year and tax season approaching, the IRS is reminding taxpayers about what tax records they should keep and for how long.

Donald Trump’s Middle Class Tax ‘Cut’

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithDec 15, 2016 10:55 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 5:52 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author notes that a tax plan proposed by Donald Trump would cut many Americans’ taxes but at the same time might actually create a tax increase for others.

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June 23, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1545 +0.04% +2.13%
F Fund $20.0994 +0.23% +3.19%
C Fund $95.7987 +0.96% +3.09%
S Fund $89.6852 +0.85% -0.52%
I Fund $48.1630 +0.28% +14.96%
L Income $27.7051 +0.23% +3.61%
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L 2045 $16.8035 +0.57% +5.89%
L 2050 $37.0222 +0.60% +6.09%
L 2055 $18.7553 +0.70% +6.67%
L 2060 $18.7530 +0.70% +6.67%
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L 2070 $11.1131 +0.71% +6.68%
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