The 2025 Social Security Fairness Act removed WEP and GPO, boosting CSRS retirees’ benefits and income, but also created new tax and Medicare implications.
Retroactive payments made under the Social Security Fairness Act could have tax implications.
SSA has begun issuing retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act. Here is the projected timeline.
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.
President Biden has signed legislation that repeals the WEP and GPO into law. What will this mean for retired federal employees?
Legislation that would eliminate the WEP and GPO has passed the House and it appears to have more momentum than in the past.
How does the Windfall Elimination Provision apply to CSRS federal employees?
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate the GPO and WEP. It may be successful. What drives the intensity on this issue?
Legislation has been reintroduced to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
