The Internal Revenue Service has issued FAQs on the the second round of payments — which are generally $600 for singles and $1,200 for married couples filing a joint return — authorized by the newly enacted COVID-relief legislation more…
Spending Package Signals 1% Federal Employee Pay Raise for 2021, Extended Time to Pay Back Deferred Payroll Taxes
Congress passed the omnibus spending package Monday to fund federal agencies through the fiscal year and provide further COVID-19 relief more…
2021 Federal Leave Chart / Record / Calendar
Keep track of your 2021 leave with this handy calendar downloadable in PDF more…
December 15 Deadline for TSP Withdrawals Under CARES Act
The CARES Act allows coronavirus-affected participants to make a one-time withdrawal of up to $100,000 a TSP account more…
Legislation Would Offer ‘Climate Choice’ Option in Thrift Savings Plan
If passed, the bill would give federal employees the ability to divest from the fossil fuel industry more…
Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants for 2021
The 41th edition rates about 276 health insurance plans available to federal employees and retirees more…
2021 Federal Pay Freeze Proposed by Senate Appropriations Committee
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday proposed a pay freeze for federal employees in 2021 as part of its appropriations bill more…
Bipartisan House Bill Would Increase Required Minimum Distribution Age to 75
The proposed bill also includes several other changes related to employee-sponsored retirement savings plans and IRAs more…
OPM Provides More Details on FEHB Changes for 2021
The Office of Personnel Management issued further details on the health plans for 2021 in addition to the premium rates announcement earlier this month more…
Lawmakers Propose Emergency Increase for 2021 COLA
In response to the announcement of a 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment for 2021, two lawmakers have introduced emergency legislation calling to increase next year’s COLA more…