Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the rules for making 2021 contributions to the three types of IRAs: Traditional “deductible” IRA, Traditional “nondeductible” IRA, and Roth IRA more…
Proposal Would Give Federal Employees 5.1% Pay Raise in 2023
If passed, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act would provide federal employees with a 4.1% across-the-board raise plus an average 1% increase in locality pay more…
Medicare’s General Enrollment Period: What Does It Mean for Federal Employees and Retirees?
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses who may need to take advantage of the current Medicare GEP (Jan. 1 – March 31, 2022) — plus the enrollment procedures, monthly premium cost, and possible late enrollment penalties more…
Check Economic Impact Payments and Advanced Child Tax Credit
Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurnndorfer, discusses some key items related to these payments for individuals to check on prior to preparing and filing their 2021 federal income tax returns more…
Deadline Approaches for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Required minimum distributions from many retirement savings plans and individual retirement accounts must usually be taken by Dec. 31. FAQs and other resources are provided more…