Are There Times You Shouldn’t Use the Roth TSP?
What are the scenarios under which federal employees should and should not use the Roth TSP? Here are some considerations.
Taxes
Is It Time to Tax Telework?
Telework has grown sharply during the pandemic, and a tax on remote workers has been pitched as a way to level the workforce playing field.
Want a Pay Raise In Retirement? Consider Moving
Where federal employees choose to live after retirement can have a big impact on their expenses.
3 Essential Tax Planning Strategies for Federal Retirees
Paying taxes is never fun, but there are ways to minimize your tax burden. These are three important ones that apply to federal employees.
Paying Double Taxes on TSP Loans
There are a number of downsides to taking a loan from your TSP account, not the least of which is the potential doubling your tax burden.
Tax Loss Harvesting: A Lesson to be Learned from Trump’s Taxes
Tax loss harvesting is an important technique that should not be overlooked in your financial plan to maximize your long-term retirement savings.
Legislation Would Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to make the payroll tax deferral optional for federal employees.
Lawmakers Haven’t Given Up Making Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees
Some lawmakers are still pushing the Trump administration to make the payroll tax deferral optional for federal employees.
Postal Service Not Implementing Payroll Tax Deferral
The Postal Service announced that it has elected not to implement the payroll tax deferral for its employees.
The Battle Over Federal Employees’ Payroll Taxes
Federal employees will not be able to opt out of the temporary payroll tax deferral, but some lawmakers are pushing to change that.
