Educating Your Employees About Tax Compliance

Federal managers play a vital role in ensuring employees know about their tax filing and payment compliance responsibilities.

The Office of Government Ethics Regulation 5 CFR § 2635.809 states that federal employees must “satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, including all just financial obligations, especially those such as federal, state or local taxes that are imposed by law.”

All federal employees must file and pay their income taxes accurately and on time. In raising awareness, federal agency leaders can help employees prevent tax law violations and maintain public confidence in government.

Federal agencies can use the information and resources below in employee communications products to promote tax compliance among employees.

Employers can use these communication products to help employees understand their tax compliance responsibilities and find the many IRS resources that are available to help them file and pay their taxes on time.

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