How is Your Retirement Income Taxed?
What taxes can federal employees expect to have on their income in retirement?
FERS
Stay informed on the latest FERS retirement news, including updates on FERS annuity calculations, retirement eligibility rules, service credit, COLA adjustments, and federal retirement policies that affect current and future retirees. Find clear explanations of FERS benefits, survivor options, the FERS supplement, and key guidance to help federal employees understand how their retirement income is calculated and how policy changes may impact long‑term financial security.
TSP Distributions and Tax Planning for Federal Retirement
This detailed example illustrates ways that federal employees under FERS can minimize taxes on their retirement income.
The Only 3 Things That Can Increase Your FERS Pension
There are ultimately only 3 variables federal employees can control to try to increase their FERS pensions.
Requirements and Retirement: A Guide for Air Traffic Controllers
Categories Retirement Air traffic controllers have different retirement rules than most federal employees under FERS.
How to Confirm Your Retirement Take-Home Income
It is important for federal employees to know how to calculate their take home income in retirement.
Divorce is Expensive But One FERS Retiree Owes Former Spouse Less Than OPM Calculated
Should the FERS annuity supplement be included when awarding payments to a former spouse? The MSPB upholds a federal retiree’s request for lower payments.
How Much Income Will Your FERS Pension Replace?
The FERS annuity is an important part of a federal employee’s retirement income, but there are other factors that must be considered.
Legislation Would Expand Retirement Options for Some Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.
FERS vs. CSRS: How is the 2024 COLA Calculated?
The 2024 COLA was announced on October 12, 2023. Not all federal retirees will receive the same COLA. Here is how the COLA calculation works.
Rule of 55 and Early Access to TSP
What is the rule of 55, and how does it apply to TSP accounts?
