Many taxpayers are still reporting delays in receiving a tax refund from their 2020 returns. Here are the reasons for the delay — and a tool to check on the status more…
White House Announces Plan for 2022 Federal Pay Raise
The White House issued an alternative pay plan for civilian employees providing a 2.2% across-the-board increase with an average 0.5% increase in locality pay more…
More Leave Options Provided for Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
Federal employees can take administrative leave to get the COVID-19 vaccination or when recovering from for adverse reactions to the dose more…
Most Common Federal Retirement Application Errors
Federal employees nearing retirement are encouraged to review the data in order to lessen the possible delay in receiving their benefits more…
2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Predicted to be 6.2%
If the projection holds until the official figure is determined in October, it would be the highest COLA increase since 1983 more…
Legislation Would Raise Age for Required Minimum Distributions, Increase Catch-Up Contribution Amounts for Retirement Savings
Proposed bills in both the House and Senate would raise the age for required withdrawals (RMDs) and increase the amount for catch-up contributions for retirement savings accounts more…
TSP Likely to Offer Mutual Fund Window Including Climate Friendly Options in 2022
The window will allow TSP investors to allocate funds in their account to more than 5,000 investments more…
Legislation Would Change Social Security’s COLA Calculation
If passed, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2021 would potentially increase cost of living adjustments for Social Security and other federal retirement programs to reflect rising costs for seniors more…
Another Large FEHB Provider Offers Federal Employees a Credit for Vaccination
Starting July 1, GEHA is offering eligible members a $75 wellness account credit for receiving a full COVID-19 vaccination. BCBS started offering a $50 incentive last month
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TSP Participants Can Now Submit Withdrawal and Loan Forms Online
Thrift Savings Plan participants can find an up-to-date list of TSP forms that can be completed and uploaded online more…