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…
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IRS Provides FAQs on 2019 Federal Income Tax Deadline Extensions
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
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
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
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…
Personal Casualty Losses Occurring in 2019 May Be Deductible on 2019 Tax Return
Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses what a federal declared disaster is, how a casualty loss is computed, and how it is deducted on a federal income tax return more…
Medicare Expands Telehealth Benefits for Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak
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
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
The Thrift Savings Plan issued a bulletin Friday on its continued operations during the coronavirus situation. more…
Top 5 Things to Know About Your TSP During a Market Downturn
Many Thrift Savings Plan investors have seen their accounts dwindle in value in just a few days. Whether you’re close to retirement or have a ways to go, federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, provides some candid insights on this topic before making any knee-jerk reactions more…