Retirement

OPM 1099-R delays leave federal retirees scrambling as lawmakers press Trump administration

OPM 1099-R delays leave federal retirees scrambling as lawmakers press Trump administration

Federal retirees say they have not received required 1099-R tax forms from the Office of Personnel Management and cannot reach live agents for help, according to Democratic lawmakers. OPM shifted many retirees to digital delivery by default, but some report delays and phone line issues as tax deadlines approach. Lawmakers are seeking data on mailing status, call wait times, and OPM’s plans to improve service.
March 3, 2026