A bipartisan group of 10 House lawmakers last week said federal employees should receive the same pay raise as the military next year more…
Last Minute Tips for 2019 Federal Income Tax Return Filers
Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses payment extensions, how to amend returns, and special state income tax filing requirements more…
Traditional IRA Contributions Made by July 15 Count as 2019 Tax Deduction
Contributions to traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) made by the postponed tax return due date of July 15, 2020, are deductible on a 2019 tax return. more…
Some Military Service Can Receive Extra Earnings Credits, Increasing Social Security Retirement Benefits
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains how under certain circumstances “special earnings” will be credited to a Uniformed Service member’s military pay record for Social Security purposes more…
60-Day Limited Period for FSAFEDS Changes to Existing Elections
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains why OPM is offering this special mid-year election period (ending Aug. 29, 2020) and what FSAFEDS participants need to do in order to make changes to their FSA accounts — including the Health Care FSA (HCFSA), Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) and the Limited Expense Health Care FSA (LEX HCFSA). more…