The IRS recently announced the annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2019, including tax rate schedules, deductions, and other changes. more…
House Bill Would Increase COLA for Many Federal Retirees
If passed, the Equal COLA Acts aims to bring equity to the way the cost-of-living adjustment is determined under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). more…
Employee Group Asks OPM About Continuing Credit Monitoring for Feds Affected by 2015 Data Breaches
Victims of the breaches need information about the status of their credit monitoring and identity theft insurance once the contracts for those services expire next month, says NTEU more…
Senators Urge GSA to Help Federal Employees With Relocation Expenses
In a letter to the General Service Administration, the lawmakers asked the agency to do more to help federal workers manage the burden of new taxes on relocation expenses more…
IRS Provides Guide for New Tax Law
The new publication breaks down the law in easy-to-understand language and highlights the changes that taxpayers will see on their 2018 federal tax returns they file in 2019 more…
Are You Making TSP Catch-Up Contributions?
If you’re an active participant of a certain age, then consider this unique opportunity to boost your Thrift Savings Plan account more…
Some FEHB Plans Leaving the Program in 2019
OPM recently issued the list of those plans — as well as instructions for those who may be affected. more…
Get Ready for Federal Benefits Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management has provided important information to help employees prepare for the open season which runs from Nov. 12 — Dec. 10, 2018 more…
FAQs for the 2019 Federal Retiree COLA
When will it be paid? How is it calculated? Here’s a round-up of frequently asked questions (and answers) regarding the 2019 cost-of-living adjustment more…
Federal Employee Group Urges OPM to Repeal Change to FERS Annuity Supplement
A letter to OPM’s director confronts an unpublished policy change concerning the division of a FERS special annuity supplement between a retiree and his or her former spouse more…