Category: FEDLIFE for Federal Employees

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 170: Trump Accounts — IRS Rules, Eligibility, and Grandparent Contributions

June 29, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan break down the new “Trump Accounts” created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), expected to launch July 4, 2026. These…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 169: Using Retirement Funds to Pay LTC Insurance Premiums (SECURE 2.0 Update)

June 16, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan explore a new SECURE 2.0 provision that may allow penalty-free withdrawals from certain qualified retirement plans to help pay long-term care (LTC) insurance premiums.…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 168: Amending a Tax Return — When, Why, and How to File Form 1040-X

May 26, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan discuss when it makes sense to amend a federal income tax return and the key rules surrounding IRS Form 1040-X. Millions of taxpayers discover…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 167: Avoiding IRS Estimated Tax Penalties

May 12, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan discuss why many federal employees and retirees may need to make quarterly estimated tax payments and how failing to do so can result in…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 166: Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions & the 5-Year Rule Explained

April 28, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan take a deeper look at the tax consequences of Roth TSP in-plan conversions beginning in 2026, with a focus on how the IRS “five-year…

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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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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 164: TSP Excess Contributions & How to Fix Them

March 24, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan explain what happens when federal employees contribute too much to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), especially if they also participated in another employer-sponsored retirement…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 163: SECURE Act 2.0 Updates for TSP Participants

March 10, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan explain how the SECURE Act 2.0 affects the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for federal employees and retirees. From required minimum distribution (RMD) age changes…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 162: Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions

February 17, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Ed and Dan explain the newest Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) option: Roth TSP in-plan conversions, starting January 28, 2026. Federal employees, retirees, and spouse beneficiaries can now…

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FedLife Podcast | Ep. 161: Roth TSP In-Plan Conversions – What Federal Employees Need to Know

February 3, 2026 STWS

In this episode, Dan and Ed explain the new Roth TSP in-plan conversion feature beginning January 28, 2026. They review how the process works, eligibility requirements, tax considerations, and important…