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Washington News
The Social Security Administration recently announced the cost-of-living increase for Social Security benefits in 2019. The 2.8% increase is the largest boost in six years. The
cost-of-living increase was 0% in 2016, 0.3% in 2017 and 2% in 2018. Over 67 million Americans receive Social Security and will enjoy an increased check in
January of 2019.
The average 2018 Social Security payment of $1,400 per month will increase by about $39. Social Security recipients with larger payouts will appreciate a
greater increase in the value of their benefits.
Military retirees will also receive a 2.8% cost-of-living increase. Veterans benefits for disability pay and dependents' compensation will also benefit from the
2.8% increase.
House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) was clearly pleased with the decision by Congress to pass legislation to give military retirees
and veterans the 2.8% increase. Because the increases in military benefits are not automatic like the Social Security changes, they require an act...More |
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Case of the Week
Lucky Lucy Lindstrom finished college and headed west. She started as a financial analyst with a large company in Seattle. After just four years, she became
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Private Letter Ruling
Decedent died and was survived by his wife (Taxpayer) and children. Decedent was a state employee and a participant in a state-maintained qualified
retirement plan (the Plan) at the time of his...More |
Article of the Month
Individuals concerned with tax planning often include charitable giving as an important element of their planning strategies. In addition to the
satisfaction of knowing that they have contributed...More |
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