The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance… more…
Lawmakers Propose 2019 Federal Pay Raise of 3%
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) Jan. 12 reintroduced the Federal Adjustment… more…
RSC 2019 Budget Proposes Cuts to Federal Pay, Retirement Benefits
The Republican Study Committee released Wednesday their annual budget proposal for fiscal year 2019 entitled… more…
Does Your State Have an Estate or Inheritance Tax?
In addition to the federal estate tax of 40 percent, some states impose an additional… more…
Thrift Savings Plan Releases 2017 Administrative Expenses
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) released the 2017 net administrative expense figures last week revealing… more…
Some Federal Employees Receiving Large Tax Bills Due to Tax Reform Change
Nine federal employee groups sent an urgent letter regarding an issue with tax implications affecting a large number of federal employees and retirees. more…
Federal Employees Make 32 Percent Less than Private Sector Counterparts, Report Says
The Federal Salary Council’s figure, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a slight decrease compared to its prior reporting on the federal-private pay gap more…
Individuals Unable to Pay Balance Due on 2017 Tax Returns Should Still File
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses possible payment options and penalties for individuals unable to pay the balance due on their returns more…
6 New Federal Locality Pay Areas for 2019 Being Considered
Federal employees working in six areas of the U.S. may become part of the locality… more…
OPM Provides Details on Proposed Changes to Federal Retirement, Benefits, and Pay
The Office of Personnel Management recently provided details of the proposed legislation for federal benefits… more…