Senators Concerned About Unexpected Tax Bills for Some Federal Employees
A change in the new tax law is leaving some federal employees who move for work with unexpected tax bills. Two Senators are asking the GSA to fix the problem.
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A change in the new tax law is leaving some federal employees who move for work with unexpected tax bills. Two Senators are asking the GSA to fix the problem.
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