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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 165: SALT Deduction Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

April 10, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan explain recent changes to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. The…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 145: Tax Changes for Federal Retirees + TSP Hardship Withdrawals Explained

April 7, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how recent tax law changes affect federal retirement planning and what federal employees should understand before taking a hardship withdrawal from their TSP.

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Stretching Your FERS Pension: Smart Withholding and Tax Moves

April 5, 2026 Benefits Ben

Your pension is steady. Your tax picture can shift from year to year. Withholding too little may lead to a tax bill in the spring and possibly penalties. Withholding too…

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High Income Federal Employees Unable to Contribute to a Roth IRA for the Year 2025 Should Use the “Back-Door” Strategy to Convert to a Roth IRA

April 2, 2026 Ed Zurndorfer

Effective January 1,2018 following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), individual federal marginal tax rates were reduced to the lowest rates in the 100-year…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 165: SALT Deduction Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 145: Tax Changes for Federal Retirees + TSP Hardship Withdrawals Explained

Stretching Your FERS Pension: Smart Withholding and Tax Moves

High Income Federal Employees Unable to Contribute to a Roth IRA for the Year 2025 Should Use the “Back-Door” Strategy to Convert to a Roth IRA