DFAS Retired Pay Newsletter: Learn More About Your Retired Pay

WHAT DOCUMENTS WILL I GET THIS YEAR?

This year you may receive some documents you are not expecting. Here's a description of each of them:

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/documentsthisyear.html

ARE YOU USING YOUR eRAS?

Did you know you can view, print or save an electronic Retiree Account Statement (eRAS) on myPay every month? The eRAS is a complete summary of your pay, deductions and benefits. Find out more:

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/usingeras.html

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2012

Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index, there will be a 3.6 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities. Find out when it takes effect:

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/cola.html

13 PAYMENTS MAY AFFECT YOUR TAXES

Your 1099R tax statement includes 13 payments this year. This isn't a mistake. The pay schedule for retirees was adjusted in mid-2011 to comply with the law. Get the details:

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/13paystaxes.html

1099R REQUESTS

If you lose your 1099R, there are two ways to get a copy, but the quickest, easiest way is myPay. Find out how:

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/1099requests.html

NEW FORM MAKES REPORTING RETIREE DEATHS EASIER

DFAS has launched a new online form to make it easier for grieving family members to report the deaths of military retirees. Share this information with your loved ones:

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/newform.html

DOWNLOAD ENTIRE NEWSLETTER
Click the URL below and then use the "PDF Version" link at the bottom of the web page, if you'd like to save or print the entire newsletter in one document.

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter.html

___________________________________________________
Delivered by Defense Finance and Accounting Service