FAQs
When you apply for a refund, OPM will refund all retirement deductions to your credit under both FERS and CSRS. Unlike your FERS refund, you have always been able to pay back the amount of the CSRS deductions, plus interest, if you are later reemployed in the Federal Government.
What does OPM stand for? ›
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government. OPM provides human resources leadership and support to federal agencies and helps the federal workforce achieve their aspirations as they serve the American people.
How much is an OPM pension? ›
System (FERS) Benefit
Generally, your FERS benefit is 1% of your “high-3” average salary multiplied by your years and months of service. If you were at least age 62 at separation and had at least 20 years of service, your annuity is 1.1% of your “high-3” average salary multiplied by your years and months of service.
Are OPM annuity payments for life? ›
As soon as we are notified of your death, we will stop your annuity payments and send an Application for Death Benefits to the person(s) who appears to be entitled to death benefits. If Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance is payable, we also will send an application for the benefit.
What is the meaning of OPM in payment? ›
Other People's Money (OPM)
Why did I get a refund from the federal government? ›
How refunds work. If you paid more through the year than you owe in tax, you may get a refund. Even if you didn't pay tax, you may still get a refund if you qualify for a refundable credit.
What is OPM in banking? ›
In finance, other people's money, or OPM, is a slang term that refers to financial leverage. Other people's money refers to borrowed capital that is used to increase the potential returns as well as the risks of an investment. OPM can be used by individuals or by corporations.
Who falls under OPM? ›
The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is an independent agency of the United States government that manages the United States federal civil service.
How do I access my OPM account? ›
Once you set up a Login.gov account, you will continue to visit https://servicesonline.opm.gov to access your account. but you will be prompted use your Login.gov email address, password, and your multifactor authentication token to sign in.
Can you collect a pension and Social Security at the same time? ›
You can retire with Social Security and a pension at the same time, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) might reduce your Social Security benefit if your pension is from a job at which you did not pay Social Security taxes on your wages. There are two different kinds of pensions: covered and noncovered.
If you are under age 62 and your annuity benefits were computed using either 60% or 40% of your "high-3" average salary, OPM will reduce your monthly annuity by all or a portion of your Social Security benefits.
What is the average monthly federal pension? ›
Retirement income for federal employees, with an average monthly annuity of $5,447 for those under the CSRS and $2,126 under the FERS in fiscal year 2022, is multifaceted and influenced by a variety of factors. These include length of service, pay grade, and the specific retirement system an employee is part of.
How much does a $50,000 annuity pay per month? ›
A straight fixed annuity is the easiest type of annuity to calculate a payment from. This is because fixed annuities work like bonds. If you use $50,000 to buy a fixed annuity paying 5% per year, for example, you'll earn $2,500 annually or about $208.33 per month.
What is the phone number for OPM Treas 310? ›
You may contact OPM's Retirement Office by phone at 1 (888) 767-6738 or by e-mail at retire@opm.gov. The phone lines are open Monday through Friday 7:40 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time.
How do I check my OPM status? ›
You must use your civil service claim number whenever you contact OPM about your annuity and benefits. To check the status of your form or application, you may contact the Retirement Information Office at 1-888-767-6738 or retire@opm.gov.
Who gets a federal refund? ›
A tax refund is a reimbursem*nt to taxpayers who have overpaid their taxes, often due to having employers withhold too much from paychecks.
What is a federal refund check? ›
The term "tax refund" refers to a reimbursem*nt made to a taxpayer for any excess amount paid in taxes to the federal or state government. While taxpayers tend to look at a refund as a bonus or a stroke of luck, it often represents what is essentially an interest-free loan that the taxpayer made to the government.
Does federal refund mean I get money back? ›
If your refund exceeds your total balance due on all outstanding tax liabilities including accruals, you'll receive a refund of the excess unless you owe certain other past-due amounts, such as state income tax, child support, a student loan, or other federal nontax obligations which are offset against any refund.
Why was money taken from my federal refund? ›
Why? If an individual owes money to the federal government because of a delinquent debt, the Treasury Department can offset that individual's federal payment or withhold the entire amount to satisfy the debt.