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    September 2012 Newsletter

    Are You Ready?
    The year is now officially more than halfway over, which means that everyone's favorite season is on its way. That's right, tax season! As we begin planning for this hectic time, we'd like to help you start getting ready as well.

    Paper Checks to End
    The Department of the Treasury has announced that all payments from the federal government must be made electronically and not by paper check beginning March 1, 2013. If you're still getting a paper check, sign up for direct deposit today.

    Getting Your 1099R by Snail Mail?
    If you choose to receive your 1099R from us in the mail, it's important to make sure the mailing address you have on file with us is current.

    Want to Convert to Electronic 1099R?
    You can have your tax statement weeks earlier on myPay than it takes to arrive in the mail. Find out how to switch to electronic 1099R.

    Getting Your 1099R by Email?
    If you get your 1099R electronically, and your email address has changed, please update it in myPay.

    Delta Dental Premium Change
    If you've enrolled in the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program, you may notice a change in your Oct. 1 payment. This change is due to the regularly scheduled annual adjustment in your monthly premiums.

    New Fast Forms Have Arrived
    Automated versions of the DFAS 2558 Authorization to Start or Stop an Allotment and the DFAS 2866 Retiree Change of Address/State Tax Withholding Request are now available.

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    Page updated September 17, 2012