A bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced last week two bills to help protect the health benefits of federal employees during government shutdowns. more…
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NARFE’s State-By-State Income Tax Treatment Report
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association’s annual compilation identifies states that do and do not tax retirement income, and if so, how much. If you’re thinking of moving or nearing retirement, this is a must read more…
Social Security Basics
Learn when to file for Social Security, what to consider before you file, and how the filing date affects your spouse’s benefits more…
How the Retroactive 2019 Pay Raise Affects TSP Contributions
The Thrift Savings Plan published a bulletin yesterday outlining the effect of the retroactive 2019 pay raise on a plan participant’s contributions from payroll. more…
How Federal Employees Can Prepare for Taxes in Retirement (Part 2)
The tax consequences in retirement can be overwhelming when you consider all of the benefits you have available to you. Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses the the tax consequences under
Social Security, FEHB, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) more…
OPM Provides Guidance on Retroactive 2019 Federal Pay Raise
Official guidance issued by the Office of Personnel Management regarding the implementation of the 2019 federal pay raise retroactive to the first pay period of the year more…
How Federal Employees Can Prepare for Taxes in Retirement (Part 1)
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, discusses the the tax consequences of the CSRS/FERS pension, survivor benefits, and the FERS Special Retirement Supplement
more…
2019 Retroactive Pay Raise Nearing Completion, OPM Says
The Office of Personnel Management’s director provided an update on the delay of the 2019 retroactive pay raise more…
April 1 Deadline for Some to Take First Required Minimum Distribution
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the rules for the first required minimum distribution (RMD) from traditional IRAs and/or qualified retirement plans such as the Thrift Savings Plan more…
New Tax Law Has Resulted in the Loss of Some Popular Tax Deductions
Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses how they may affect federal employees as they prepare their 2018 federal tax returns more…