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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.

Social Security Recipients Will Now Automatically Receive Stimulus Check Payments, IRS Says

April 2, 2020 My Federal Retirement

Social Security

Earlier this week the IRS stated some would need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive the payment

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IRS Provides Stimulus Check Details

March 31, 2020 My Federal Retirement

Who is eligible? How much will it be? Learn what actions (if any) you need to take.

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Options for Telework-Eligible Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities

March 31, 2020 My Federal Retirement

OPM published new guidance outlining the teleworking options agencies can provide to federal employees who have caregiving roles during the the coronavirus situation

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Federal Employee Groups, Democratic Lawmakers Want More Protections for Workforce

March 30, 2020 My Federal Retirement

Hazard duty pay and some other protections for federal employees were not included in the recent $2 trillion coronavirus relief package

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Social Security Warns of Scam Due to Office Closures

March 27, 2020 My Federal Retirement

Social Security

Fraudulent letters are being sent to beneficiaries threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures

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Insurance Benefits Processing Will Continue During Coronavirus Crisis, OPM Said

March 27, 2020 My Federal Retirement

The Office of Personnel Management is instructing federal agencies to continue processing changes to FEHB and FEGLI

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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

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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

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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

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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

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