Employee Policy
Some specifics emerge on Senate-backed tax-and-climate bill's impacts on agency staffing
One agency will grow less than some claim, while another would see an unexpected boost.
Workforce
Some Specifics Emerge on How the Senate-Backed Tax-and-Climate Bill Would Impact Agency Staffing Levels
One agency will grow less than some claim, while another would see an unexpected boost.
Employee Policy
IRS hiring surge, USPS electric vehicle funding and more in lawmakers' agreement
Many agencies would see a funding surge under an agreement struck last week by Democratic senators.
Management
IRS Hiring Surge, USPS Electric Vehicle Funding and Other Takeaways From the Democrats' New Agreement
Many agencies across government would see a funding surge under an agreement struck on Wednesday by Democratic senators.
Workforce
Professional Groups Are Rallying Around the IRS Workforce After Revelations That Trump Foes Were Selected for Rare, Intensive Audits
One says it has faith in the “vast majority” of IRS career civil servants to avoid political interference.
Management
Right-Wing Think Tank Family Research Council Is Now a Church in the Eyes of the IRS
The FRC, a staunch opponent of abortion and LGBTQ rights, joins a growing list of activist groups seeking church status, which allows organizations to shield themselves from financial scrutiny.
Management
Taxpayers Are Still Facing ‘Unprecedented Delays’ Even as IRS Claims Progress on Last Year’s Backlog
The agency's overall backlog is growing and its processing time is slowing.
Pay
Union: A request to raise gas reimbursement rates to reflect skyrocketing prices
One fed employee union this week pressed for higher fuel reimbursements, citing rapidly rising gas prices—along with a weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
A Request to Raise Gas Reimbursement Rates to Reflect Skyrocketing Prices, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay
A few feds might qualify for a bigger tax refund, from Trump Social Security deferral
The IRS sent out a notice that some might need to file an amended return, but most federal employees don’t need to worry about it.
Pay & Benefits
A Few Feds Might Be Eligible for a Bigger Tax Refund from Trump’s Social Security Tax Deferral
The IRS sent out a notice that some might need to file an amended return, but most federal employees don’t need to worry about it.
Workforce
Millions of Tax Returns Are Currently Delayed Due to IRS Staff Shortages
The tax agency has hired less than 10% of the processing staff it says it needs, IG finds.
Oversight
IRS Balks at Public Free-file Suggestion From Government Watchdog
The Government Accountability Office thinks the IRS should identify and create more free-filing options for taxpayers, but the IRS says that it "does not believe a public free-filing option would significantly improve the taxpayer experience."
Workforce
Even As the IRS Hires Thousands, Some Taxpayers Should Expect a Long Wait for Returns
The IRS chief and the agency's top taxpayer advocate warn of shortfalls in the midst of tax season.
Employee Policy
Podcast: Tax issues and security clearances
Reporter Lindy Kyzer joins the GovExec daily podcast, and discusses tax and financial problems that can derail a clearance seeker or clearance holder.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Tax Issues and Security Clearances
Lindy Kyzer joins the podcast to discuss financial problems that could derail a clearance seeker or clearance holder.
Employee Policy
Want to get—or keep—security clearance? File your taxes!
Failure to file taxes reflects both a financial and rules-flaunting hubris. It can create a particularly painful hurdle for getting or keeping a cleared job.
Workforce