Category: Tax

tax withholding guidance for your fers & csrs pension

Calculating the Non-Taxable Portion of your Annuity

Calculating the Non-Taxable Portion of your Annuity Question Hi Stephen, I just received my 1099-R from OPM.  In the box that says “Taxable Annuity Amount” they write “unknown.”  What in the world does that mean? Answer Almost all of your annuity is taxable, however a portion of your annuity is not taxable.Which portion? The portion you’ve

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New Webinar: 5 Ways to Lower Your Taxes

New Webinar: 5 Ways to Lower Your Taxes Lower taxes means more money in your pocket. Sounds great! However, when would you like more money in your pocket? Now or later? This is the essence of tax planning. This webinar is designed to help federal employees understand and apply effective tax-lowering strategies while considering both immediate

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5 tax tips to reduce your taxes

5 Tax Tips to Reduce Taxes Before Year End [Updated]

Before making a move, did you do your Tax Planning? Reducing taxes is great, and below I have 5 ways you can squeeze-off year-end tax savings.  But before we jump on any opportunity to reduce taxes, we need to clarify something.  Is your objective to lower taxes NOW or LATER? This clarification is critical and is the basis for

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