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Why Most Federal Employees Should Make Contributions to the Roth TSP
Only a small percentage of federal employees are contributing to the Roth TSP and/or Roth IRAs. Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses why contributions to Roth accounts should be an important part of their retirement savings strategy more…
Bill Would Allow Catch-Up Retirement Contributions for Former Temporary Federal Employees
If passed, the legislation would ensure federal employees who started their careers as temporary workers are granted the opportunity to make catch-up retirement contributions so that they can retire on time more…
OPM Issues New Rules for Time Off for Religious Observances
Employees can alter their schedules, but must notify their supervisors and get prior approval more…
Many Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Fix Tax Withholding for 2019
Many federal employees and retirees had an unhappy surprise when they filed their 2018 income tax returns. Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains how to avoid large and unexpected income tax balances owed to the IRS or much smaller than expected federal tax refunds next year more…
Senators Ask What Action TSP Is Taking Regarding Climate Change
The Senators wrote a letter asking the GAO to look into the risks that fossil fuel investments pose for federal workers regarding climate change more…
Many Federal Employees Will Get Retroactive Pay Raise Next Week
Many will get both the pay raise and the retroactive lump sum payment from the beginning of this year more…
12 Weeks Paid Family Leave for Federal Employees Proposed in New Senate Bill
If passed, the legislation would provide paid leave to care for a new child or a sick loved one more…
Bills Introduced to Protect Health Benefits During Shutdowns
A bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced last week two bills to help protect the health benefits of federal employees during government shutdowns. more…
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…