February 2009
Q & A for Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement benefits. Click here for the report.
Category Archives: Railroad Retirement
2009 Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes
All active members should know that the amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2009. The tax rates will remain unchanged. Click here for the 2009 RRB retirement and unemployment taxes update
Questions and Answers on the 2009 RRB Appeals Procedures
Any person claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims. Click here for the RRB appeals procedure Q&A.
RRB Implementing Next Phase of New Toll-Free Service Project
The Railroad Retirement Board will begin phasing in nationwide toll-free telephone service starting in late November 2008 to provide customers with easy access to the agency’s field offices. First Phase Next Phase Updated February 11, 2009
Medicare Part B Premiums for 2009
Good news! The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium for 2009 will remain the same as it was in 2008. Click here to find out more.
Retiree Earnings Limits to Rise in 2009
Those railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2009 without having their benefits reduced, as a result of increases in earnings limits indexed to average national wage increases. Find out more.
Railroad Retirement Benefit Increases Announced for 2009
Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, are scheduled to increase in January 2009 on the basis of the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the 12 months preceding October 2008. Click here for more. Posted October 29, 2008
September 2008
Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity–Railroad employees who are planning to retire should be aware of what steps to take and what documents are required when applying for an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Being prepared can prevent needless delays and ensure that payments from the RRB begin as soon as possible after
New Benefit Year for RR Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Starts July 1, 2008
A new benefit year under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act begins July 1, 2008. Administered by the Railroad Retirement Board, this Act provides two kinds of benefits for qualified railroaders: unemployment benefits for those who become unemployed but are ready, willing and able to work; and sickness benefits for those who are unable to work
RRB Issuing Statements of Service in June 2008
Each year, the RRB prepares a “Certificate of Service Months and Compensation” (Form BA-6) for every railroad employee who received creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year. The forms will be mailed to employees by the RRB during the first half of June. Find out more.