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Last Year for Additional Standard Deduction for Real Estate Taxes
March 9, 2010
Taxpayers who pay state or local real estate taxes but don't qualify to itemize their tax deductions may qualify for an increased standard deduction. This is the last year that the higher standard deduction for real estate taxes is available . . . more

Federal Employee Salaries Continue to Be a Hot Topic of Debate
March 8, 2010
While federal vs. private sector pay comparisons continue to be a focus of heated debate, federal employee groups say those figures do not take into consideration many important factors that determine federal employee pay . . . more

NARFE Disappointed With Senate's Rejection of $250 Payment to Retirees
March 7, 2010
The president of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association says she is disappointed that the Senate sidetracked an amendment that would have provided a one-time $250 payment to most older Americans . . . more

Federal Employees 50 and Older Are Encouraged to Make TSP "Catch-Up" Contributions
Edward A. Zurndorfer, Certified Financial Planner
"Catch-up" contributions are supplemental tax deductible contributions that CSRS and FERS employees age 50 and older can make to the Thrift Savings Plan. Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, gives insight on how they work and how they can benefit the employee . . . more

10 Facts About Capital Gains and Losses Affecting Your Federal Income Tax
Capital gains and losses might have an impact on your federal income tax return. Here are 10 facts from the IRS about gains and losses and how they could affect your tax situation . . . more

Managers Group Issues List of Concerns for NSPS to GS Schedule Transition Affecting DOD Federal Employees
March 1, 2010
"...aggressive steps must be taken to protect the interests of the DOD civilians who labored and succeeded under a system they did not ask to be a part of and who may be adversely impacted by a conversion back to their previous personnel systems" . . . more

7 Things You Should Know About Checking the Status of Your Federal Income Tax Refund
Are you expecting a tax refund from the IRS this year? If so, here are seven things you should know about checking the status of your refund once you have filed your federal tax return . . . more

Free Federal Income Tax Assistance for Members of the Military Available
Military members and their spouses may be eligible to receive free tax return preparation assistance through the U.S. Armed Forces' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program . . . more

Majority of NSPS to General Schedule (GS) Pay System Conversions to Be Completed By Sept. 30
February 19, 2010
DoD officials stated last week they are on track to transition the majority of its more than 220,000 civilian employees out of the National Security Personnel System by Sept. 30 -- more than a year ahead of deadline . . . more

Women Face Greater Challenges in Saving for Retirement Due to Recession
While the recession has impacted most workers' outlook for retirement, women's outlook has fared worse, according to a recent survey . . . more

How to Get Tax Credit for Retirement Savings Contributions
If you make eligible contributions to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), you may be eligible for a tax credit. Here are six things you need to know about the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit . . . more

As NSPS Ends, Transition Resources Available for DoD Employees
February 18, 2010
DoD offers a web-based training program for those going to the General Schedule. Also a few NSPS guides are available for those writing their last self-assessments and job objectives . . . more

Older Americans Staying Longer in the Work Force
February 18, 2010
The labor-force participation rate is increasing for older Americans (those age 55 and older) as older workers are faced with higher health costs and economic losses, according to a study published today . . . more

POLL: Has the Economic Downturn Delayed Your Retirement Plans?
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FERS Retirement Supplement and Survivor Benefit Guide (Part II of II)
Edward A. Zurndorfer, Certified Financial Planner
In part two of this article, federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses both the "earnings test" and the survivor benefit associated with the FERS special retirement supplement . . . more

45 FEHB Providers Clear OPM's Standard for Safer, More Efficient Care
February 12, 2010
According to OPM, these standards can help FEHB healthcare providers deliver safer more efficient care. View the current list here . . . more

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Federal Employee Salaries Continue to Be a Hot Topic of Debate
NARFE Disappointed With Senate's Rejection of $250 Payment to Retirees
Federal Employees 50 and Older Are Encouraged to Make TSP "Catch-Up" Contributions

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