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Annual Leave

Want an Extra Year of Retirement Service Without Working Longer? Leverage That Leave!

By Dan SipeFeb 13, 2025 9:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement
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Federal employees can add more time to their retirement service credit by strategically using their leave.

How Federal Employees Can Maximize Their Annual Leave

FedSmith.com author Ann WertsBy Ann WertsOct 21, 2024 2:46 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Annual leave is a valuable benefit for federal employees, so it is important they know how to use it to their advantage.

Annual Leave Payout Taxed at 40%?!

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 13, 2024 8:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment

Federal employees with a large annual leave payout at retirement could be surprised with a large tax bill if they do not plan properly.

How Federal Employees Can Maximize Their Annual Leave Payouts

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 24, 2024 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Unused annual and sick leave are handled differently for retiring federal employees, but both can help them walk out the door with more money.

How Federal Employees Can Pick the Best Dates to Retire

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJun 27, 2024 8:43 AM | Updated: Jul 22, 2024 2:00 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are 3 important things federal employees must know before choosing a retirement date.

The Best “Best Date” For Federal Employees to Retire… Really!

FedSmith.com author Wes BattleBy Wes BattleMay 3, 2024 9:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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When is the best day for federal employees to retire? These are some important factors to consider.

Annual Leave for Federal Employees: Accumulation and Retirement

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeApr 24, 2024 1:43 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News
Illustration of a person writing on a notepad labeled 'annual leave' at the top with a passport and calendar on a desk next to it

How does annual leave impact a federal employee’s retirement? How does it accumulate, and in what situations can it be restored?

Federal Employees: Don’t Lose Annual Leave in 2023!

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2023 3:57 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Illustration of a person writing on a notepad labeled 'annual leave' at the top with a passport and calendar on a desk next to it

There is an extra pay period in 2023 which means federal employees should pay close attention to their “use or lose” annual leave.

Top 4 Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerMar 23, 2023 8:55 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 6:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement

The author explains four ways that federal employees can negatively impact their retirement savings.

Federal Employees: Making the Most of Your Annual Leave

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 22, 2023 7:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Effectively using your annual leave requires knowing what the rules are in the federal HR system. Advance planning is essential.

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