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Maximizing Annual Leave & Sick Leave

May 27, 2025 Chris Kowalik

 

Highlighting the differences between annual leave and sick leave when it comes time to retire and how to maximize each type of leave.

  • DIFFERENCES: main differences in sick leave and annual leave
  • AT RETIREMENT: how sick leave and annual leave are paid out at the time of retirement
  • PAYOUT: when you can expect to receive leave payments and how they are calculated
  • TAXES: the tax implications of both sick leave and annual leave payouts
  • ADVANTAGES: which type of leave should federal employees take at the end of their career?

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  • Register for our next 30-minute webinar: FedImpact.com/webinar
  • Find a comprehensive retirement workshop for your area: FedImpact.com/attend

Related:

  • What Happens to Unused Annual Leave When a Federal Employee Retires?
  • What Happens to Unused Sick Leave When a Federal Employee Retires?

About Chris Kowalik

Chris Kowalik is a federal retirement expert and frequent speaker to federal employee groups nationwide. In her highly-acclaimed FedImpact Workshops, the FedImpact Podcast, and the FedImpact Webinars, she empowers employees to make confident decisions as they plan for the days when they no longer have to work. Chris’ candid and straightforward nature allows employees to get the answers they need and understand the impact these decisions have on their retirement.
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