Most FERS Employees Are Vested in Their FERS Retirement
Thousands of federal employees have lost their federal jobs in the last few months due to reduction-in-force (RIFs), firing or elimination of job positions. Most of these employees are not…
The FEDZONE contains all articles written by Ed Zurndorfer:
A former career Federal employee, Ed has published a staggering 1,200+ separate articles on Federal Benefits and Retirement!
Just “Google” his name, and you are likely to find a plethora of sites that contain his writings. Drawn to its mission to reach, teach
and serve Feds, Serving Those Who Serve is the only financial planning practice with which Ed has chosen to affiliate in over
20 years teaching. In addition to conducting Federal Benefits seminars for Serving Those Who Serve, you can find Ed’s
writings here on our blog in the FedZone, and on Fed-Soup, MyFederalRetirement, FederalNews Radio and NITP. He is a
member of the Maryland Society of Accountants, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, the International Society of
Certified Employee Benefits Specialists, the Financial Planning Association, the National Association of Health Underwriters,
and the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Since 1999, Ed has taught many thousands of Federal employees about
their benefits, in person and at Federal agencies all over the country. Ed is a true national treasure.
Thousands of federal employees have lost their federal jobs in the last few months due to reduction-in-force (RIFs), firing or elimination of job positions. Most of these employees are not…
In this episode, Ed and Dan dive into the IRS’s push for individuals to set up an online account and obtain an IP PIN. They explore the many benefits, from…
Those federal employees and retirees who owe additional federal income taxes when they file their 2024 federal income tax returns may have to make federal estimated tax payments during 2025.
April 1,2025 is the deadline for federal employees and retirees born between January 1 and December 31 ,1951 owning traditional IRAs to take their first traditional IRA required minimum distribution…
Many retirees are not aware that Social Security monthly disability and retirement benefits are potentially federal and (in some states) state taxable. Social Security beneficiaries who receive monthly benefits should…
Ed and Dan explain the importance of making deposits for "non-deduction" service, which can help employees meet retirement eligibility and increase their annuity. The episode covers how to make these…
FERS offers early retirement options for federal employees affected by workforce reductions through VERA and VSIP. Eligible employees can retire early with benefits, including annuities and health insurance, though some…
Although the 2024 tax year concluded a little more than two months ago, there is still one tax deduction that may be available to some federal employees and retirees that…
Although the 2024 tax year concluded a little more than two months ago, there is still one tax deduction that may be available to some federal employees and retirees that…
Ed and Dan provide a thorough overview of OPM’s decision to grant federal agencies the authority to offer early retirement through Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA). They discuss the eligibility…