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PLEXIGLASS BARRIERS AND THE CORONA VIRUS
Plexiglass, polycarbonate and acrylic barriers are often in place in stores, restaurants, and classrooms to protect against the corona virus. Researchers from Washington University (St. Louis)found that they may provide good protection against a direct emission of the virus, however, during regular breathing, viral particles or carrier droplets are small enough to follow the airflow… Read More
NEA-RETIRED MEMBERS AUCTION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Last month, NEA held a virtual auction to raise money for the “Fund for Children and Public Education.” Our members donated hundreds of items and raised over $33,000. These funds help NEAelect candidates that support public education, retirees, and Federal employees. And,while the gavel on the auction has come down, you can still make a… Read More
REPAYMENT OF DEFERRED 2020 SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES
Social Security taxes that were deferred from federal employees' pay over the last third of 2020 will now be collected in installments between pay periods ending January 16 and December 4, 2021. For employees who separate or retire prior to the deferred 2020 Social Security tax being collected in full, the unpaid balance will either… Read More
DFAS NOTICE ON COLLECTION OF DEFERRED SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES
The following information related to collection of deferred Social Security taxes was released December 18 by DFAS. Please read below to find information about your situation and consult with a tax/finance professional if you need guidance on how this announcement will impact your pay. At the end of December, the 2020 Social Security tax deferral… Read More
DODEA RELEASES INFO ON RITA/WTA FOR PCS TAXES
DoDEA has (FINALLY!) issued guidance to Overseas employees regarding the availability of and procedure to follow in order to claim Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) and/or Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) for taxes on applicable civilian PCS moves. Anyone who PCSed in 2018 is advised to visit DoDEA's Web site and carefully read the guidance from… Read More