2014 Tax Inflation Adjustments
For tax year 2014, the Internal Revenue Service has announced annual inflation adjustments for more than 40 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes.
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
Senate Confirms FLRA, OPM Nominees
On October 16 and 30, the Senate confirmed the nominations of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and three members of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
FAA to Allow Airlines to Expand Use of Personal Electronics
The Federal Aviation Administration has determined that airlines can safely expand passenger use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) during all phases of flight, and is immediately providing the airlines with implementation guidance.
Social Security and Medicare Changes Under New COLA
The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, CSRS retirees and FERS retirees (other than special category employees) age 62 or older will be 1.5%. The author goes over some detailed numbers to illustrate what this will mean.
Retirement Myths: The Social Security Earnings Test
Will your pension and TSP withdrawals count towards the Social Security earnings test?
Don’t Let Detroit Happen to You
How secure is your job with the federal government? The author compares what happened to the city of Detroit to working for the federal government and says it is a reminder of why it is always important to continue to grow within your career.
House Democrats Want Pay Raise for Federal Employees
A resolution has been introduced in the House in support of the federal workforce in areas such as pay and benefits.
IRS to Delay Tax Filing Season
The Internal Revenue Service plans to delay the tax-filing season by up to two weeks as a result of the recent government shutdown.
Mobile Version of tsp.gov Web Site Released
A mobile version of the tsp.gov web site has been launched so participants can access plan information via smartphones.
3 Things To Do Now That the Government Shutdown is Over
The author outlines three things federal employees can consider doing now that the shutdown is over.
