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Federal Employees and Taxes: 571,000+ Owe $6.3 Billion in Unpaid Taxes

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2026 7:35 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Over 571,000 federal employees and retirees owe $6.3B in taxes, with delinquencies rising since 2021 as IRS enforcement slowed during the pandemic.

IRS Coming After Federal Employees Who Don’t File

By Christopher PascaleJun 21, 2023 9:22 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 12:59 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The author says that with a possible crackdown coming on tax delinquent federal employees, it is in their best interest to always file their tax returns.

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