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The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMar 17, 2025 12:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Retroactive payments made under the Social Security Fairness Act could have tax implications.

Retroactive Payments Begin for Individuals Impacted by WEP, GPO

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 25, 2025 8:02 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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SSA has begun issuing retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act. Here is the projected timeline.

SSA Provides Update on Implementing Social Security Fairness Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 25, 2025 9:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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SSA has provided updates about issuing payments for the repeal of the WEP and GPO, but the news is probably not what federal retirees were hoping for.

Legislation Repealing the WEP and GPO Signed Into Law

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 5, 2025 4:42 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2025 9:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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President Biden has signed legislation that repeals the WEP and GPO into law. What will this mean for retired federal employees?

WEP and GPO Bill Passes in Congress

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2024 9:38 AM | Updated: Jan 5, 2025 5:16 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation repealing the WEP and GPO has passed Congress.

House Passes WEP and GPO Repeal Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 14, 2024 2:38 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation that would eliminate the WEP and GPO has passed the House and it appears to have more momentum than in the past.

Understanding the CSRS Offset Pension and Coordination with the Windfall Elimination Provision

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleJun 18, 2024 3:01 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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How does the Windfall Elimination Provision apply to CSRS federal employees?

WEP, GPO Legislation Gathers Co-Sponsors: What Drives the Intensity?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 29, 2024 7:40 AM | Updated: Nov 13, 2024 3:43 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to eliminate the GPO and WEP. It may be successful. What drives the intensity on this issue?

Trying Again to Reform the WEP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 5, 2023 6:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

WEP, GPO, and Bill to Eliminate Them Has Advanced for First Time

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 21, 2022 10:18 AM | Updated: Sep 29, 2022 8:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retiree income may be impacted by the WEP and the GPO. Legislation has advanced in the House to eliminate these provisions.

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