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Scott Thompson

For more than 20 years, Scott Thompson has written, published and developed hundreds of retirement resources for U.S. federal government employees. Scott is also the former CEO of Federal Employees News Digest (publishers of the Federal Employees Almanac) where he initiated and managed the development of the popular FederalSoup forum for federal employees.

Bipartisan Bill Requires Agencies to Maximize Telework for Federal Employees

March 25, 2020 My Federal Retirement

If passed, the Emergency Telework Act would allow all telework-eligible federal workers to telework full-time unless there is a clear and compelling reason not to do so more…

IRS Provides FAQs on 2019 Federal Income Tax Deadline Extensions

March 24, 2020 My Federal Retirement

The frequently asked questions provide answers to topics including eligibility, IRA and HSA contributions, and estimated taxes more…

House Democrats Introduce Stimulus Bill With Federal Employee Protections

March 24, 2020 My Federal Retirement

The coronavirus response bill addresses teleworking, family and childcare, hazardous duty pay and workers’ compensation more…

Social Security Closes Local Offices, But Continues Critical Services and Benefit Payments

March 23, 2020 My Federal Retirement

Social Security

The agency has provided links to available online and telephone resources for those who need help more…

Tax Day Now July 15, 2020: IRS Extends Filing Deadline and Federal Tax Payments

March 21, 2020 My Federal Retirement

The extension now applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers as well as those who pay self-employment tax more…

Medicare Expands Telehealth Benefits for Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak

March 18, 2020 My Federal Retirement

These changes allow seniors to communicate with their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility so that they can limit risk of exposure and spread of this virus more…

WEP Repeal Bill Introduced in Senate

March 17, 2020 My Federal Retirement

Social Security

If passed, the legislation would replace the current formula for calculating benefits with a “fairer formula that allocates benefits based on what workers earned throughout their lifetime” more…

TSP Provides Information on Operations During Coronavirus Situation

March 16, 2020 My Federal Retirement

The Thrift Savings Plan issued a bulletin Friday on its continued operations during the coronavirus situation. more…

Seniors Could Use Tax-Free Life Insurance Settlements To Pay Health Care Expenses Under Proposed Bill

March 12, 2020 My Federal Retirement

If passed, the legislation would allow seniors to roll over their life insurance sale proceeds, tax-free, into senior heath planning accounts more…

Social Security Issues Warning of Widespread Scam Texts

March 6, 2020 My Federal Retirement

Social Security

The texts warn about a Social Security number problem and ask the recipient to call a number back to resolve the problem and avoid legal action more…

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