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NTEU Warns Against Budget Cuts to the IRS

NTEU is warning Congress that taxpayers would face reductions in customer service and a larger federal deficit if the Internal Revenue Service suffers an additional $20 billion in budget cuts.

That money is at risk unless Congress takes action to protect that funding in the next continuing resolution and ensure any year end funding measure does not strip it from the agency.

The IRS originally received a long-term $80 billion investment under the Inflation Reduction Act, but $20 billion of that has been rescinded. Losing more of that funding would affect customer service, modernization efforts and enforcement.

“IRS employees have been hard at work making sure these investments are put to good use and their success has reduced wait times for assistance, expanded in-person help in offices all over the country and recovered $1.3 billion in unpaid tax debts from the ultra-wealthy,” said National President Doreen Greenwald. “The Inflation Reduction Act is helping restore and improve IRS operations and the American people deserve to see that progress continue.” Read more

NTEU Members Have Two Ways to Help FEEA

There are two ways to help the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA), the only charity solely devoted to helping federal employees and their families.

Today is Giving Tuesday, and federal employees can contribute to FEEA here or by making a pledge during the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #11185). FEEA provides grants for disaster relief and no-interest loans for federal employees in times of emergency.

NTEU members can also donate their time and talents. FEEA is seeking individuals to join the Scholarship Selection Committee and assist in the selection process of merit-based scholarships to deserving students. FEEA provides the training you need to review and score applications for the 2025 scholarships, which will be available in mid-March of 2025. Volunteering requires 10-15 hours of your time and can be done from anywhere. Apply to be a selection reader

Last Chance! Federal Benefits Open Season Ends Monday

Is your current health plan the best fit for you and your family? Are you leaving possible savings on the table? Open season ends Monday, Dec. 9, and it’s your chance to explore your options and re-enroll or change your health insurance plans, including dental and vision.

During open season, NTEU members have free access to Consumers’ Checkbook, an interactive online tool that makes it easier to choose the right health insurance plan by comparing costs, looking at quality ratings, and examining flexibility on issues like choice of doctors. Along with access to the guide, members can send specific questions directly to Checkbooks' plan experts.

New this year, NTEU members also have access to the United Benefits’ new FEHBP comparison tool. This tool has exclusive NTEU member benefits that the agency does not provide. United Benefits also offers NTEU members access to blog posts and past webinars on navigating the FEHBP open season, as well as retirement and insurance topics.

Shop the New and Improved NTEU Store

Have you browsed the new NTEU store yet? Display your union pride with an all-new selection of NTEU-branded T-shirts, pullovers, lanyards, coffee cups, planners and more. New to the store are NTEU tie tacks and lapel pins. Shop today

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