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Even After Tax Filing Deadline, Millions Are Still Waiting for Refunds

05/18/2021
Even After the 2020 Federal Income Tax Filing Deadline, Millions Are Still Waiting for Refunds,...

FEGLI: the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program – Part II

05/12/2021
Understanding the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Program, FEGLI (Part 2) by Edward A. Zurndorfer...

The Social Security Offset and How It Affects Some Federal Employees

04/28/2021
Understanding the Social Security Government Pension Offset and How It Affects CSRS Annuitants by Ed...

Understanding the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision

04/21/2021
Understanding the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision and How It Affects Some Federal Retirees Edward...

When to Retire from Federal Service

03/25/2021
When is the best time to retire from the Federal Government’s workforce? On Dec. 31st,...

Cracks in the Foundation of TSP?

03/23/2021
A 2018 DOL audit of the TSP revealed the shaky balance of power behind the...

Understanding the Tax Consequences of Selling One’s Personal Home: Part II

03/02/2021
This is the second FEDZONE column discussing the tax consequences of selling one’s personal residence....

After 53 Years, Retired Navy Scientist Has Wallet Returned from Antarctica

02/26/2021
Demolition crew in Antarctica returned a lost wallet from 1968 to its now 91-year-old owner,...

White House’s Cybersecurity Response to Russian Hack

02/22/2021
2020 Cybersecurity breach of Federal Agencies causes Biden Administration to focus heavily on cyber-threats. SolarWinds...

The Premium Stabilization Feature of FLTCIP

02/19/2021
Exploring the history and aspects of the premium stabilization feature of the Federal Long Term...

Capitol Recap: Weekly News Update for Federal Employees

02/17/2021
STWS Advisor Jen Meyer provides her recap of the week. This edition includes COVID relief,...

Capitol Recap: News Update for Federal Employees

02/09/2021
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer reviews 2021 so far. For Feds, a 2022 pay raise, equal...

Proposed Legislation: New COLA for FERS and Comprehensive Leave

02/04/2021
Two proposed bills in Congress could mean good news for feds: The Equal COLA Act...

2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: FAIR Act Proposed Again

02/01/2021
3.2% Federal Pay Raise for 2022 indicated in proposed legislation. The Federal Adjustment of Income...

Biden Throws Out Executive Orders from Previous Administration

01/27/2021
Applauded by Union leaders, Biden canceled five executive orders from Trump presidency- 1 involving “Schedule...

2021 Federal Pay Raise Finalized by Executive Order

01/12/2021
Last-minute executive order finalized the 2021 Federal Pay Raise at 1% for civilians and 3%...

GSA: Gas Mileage Reimbursement Rates Decreased for 2021

01/08/2021
For employees who use their privately owned vehicle for Government business, Reimbursement Rates for Gas...

Payroll Tax Holiday Coming to an End- Are you Ready?

12/28/2020
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer provides an update for feds on the payroll tax deferral and...

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