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Q&A: Comparison of Benefits Paid By RRB and SSA

This edition of our questions and answers series examines how age requirements, payroll taxes, and benefits payable differ between the railroad retirement and social security systems.

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Q&A: Comparison of Benefits Paid By RRB and SSA

This edition of our questions and answers series examines how age requirements, payroll taxes, and benefits payable differ between the railroad retirement and social security systems.



 

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RRB Announces Executive Appointments

The RRB has named Shawna R. Weekley as Chief Financial Officer and Pamela M. Tate as Director of Equal Opportunity.

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RRB Announces Executive Appointments

The RRB has named Shawna R. Weekley as Chief Financial Officer and Pamela M. Tate as Director of Equal Opportunity.



 

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Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes in 2018

The amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2018, while the tax rates on employers and employees will stay the same.

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Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes in 2018

The amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2018, while the tax rates on employers and employees will stay the same.



 

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Q&A: Annuitants May Need to Increase Tax Withholding at Age 62

This edition of our questions and answers series explains how certain portions of a retirement annuity are treated differently for Federal income tax purposes and addresses the importance of establishing accurate tax withholding from RRB annuities.

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Q&A: Annuitants May Need to Increase Tax Withholding at Age 62

This edition of our questions and answers series explains how certain portions of a retirement annuity are treated differently for Federal income tax purposes and addresses the importance of establishing accurate tax withholding from RRB annuities.



 

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Benefit Information

Retirement
Retirement
Benefits for retired railroad employees and their families.
Survivor
Survivor
Benefits for survivors of deceased railroad employees.
Unemployment
Unemployment
Benefits for unemployed railroad workers.
Sickness
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Benefits for railroad employees unable to work because of illness or injury.
Disability
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Total and occupational disability benefits for railroad employees.
Online Services
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Conduct RRB business and view account information 24/7.
 
 
 
 
 

Recent Updates

Railroad Job Vacancy List

Update | 19th Apr 2018

 

Notices Published in the Federal Register

Update | 6th Apr 2018

 

Program Letter 2018-03

Update | 5th Apr 2018

 

NRRIT Annual Report - FY 2017

Update | 14th Mar 2018

 

Justification of Budget Estimates - FY 2019

Update | 14th Feb 2018

 

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News Releases

Q&A: Comparison of Benefits Paid By RRB and SSA

Update | 30th Mar 2018

 

RRB Appoints Director of Equal Opportunity

Update | 23rd Mar 2018

 

RRB Names Chief Financial Officer

Update | 19th Mar 2018

 

Q&A: Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement Benefits

Update | 23rd Feb 2018

 

RRB Offices Remain Open

Update | 22nd Jan 2018

 

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Spotlight

RRB Contingency Plan
Update | 4th Dec 2017

 

COLAs and Wage-Indexed Amounts
Update | 6th May 2017

 

Office of the Labor Member Educational Materials
Update | 6th May 2017

 

Pay Your Debt Online
Update | 29th Sep 2016

 

FY 2016 Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
Update | 12th Jun 2017

 

Protect yourself against identity theft
Update | 29th Sep 2016

 

 

 

 
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Last Updated: 04/20/2018