Feds Refresh Forms for Retirement Refund Requests
Published Date: 4/3/2025
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Summary
If you’re a federal employee or a former spouse, this update affects how you apply to get back retirement money you paid in under FERS. The forms SF 3106 and SF 3106A have been reviewed to make the refund process clearer and smoother. Keep an eye out for deadlines to submit your refund requests and notifications to avoid missing out on your money!
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FERS refund forms under review
If you are a federal employee or a former spouse, the Office of Personnel Management is reviewing revised forms SF 3106 and SF 3106A for refunds of retirement deductions under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). OPM is requesting public comment on the revised information collection, so watch for any published instructions or deadlines tied to these forms that affect how you apply for a refund.
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