New Tools for a New Era
The recent passage of the Social Security Fairness Act has changed the landscape for Massachusetts public retirees. To keep pace with these legislative victories, we've rolled out significant updates to our two most critical specialized tools: the SSFA Back-Pay Auditor and the Tax Bomb Defuser.
The SSFA Back-Pay Auditor: Now Live
With the repeal of WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision) and GPO (Government Pension Offset), many retirees are owed retroactive benefits. Our updated **SSFA Auditor** now features:
- Precise Back-Pay Calculations: Estimate your retroactive lump sum dating back to January 2024.
- Clean, Authoritative Interface: We've moved away from the complex legacy design to a clean, step-by-step wizard that guides you through the audit process.
- Real-Time Updates: As SSA implementation guidance evolves, our tool's logic updates automatically within 48 hours.
Defusing the "Tax Bomb" with Clarity
The "Tax Bomb"—the stealth tax shift that can hit retirees who exceed certain income thresholds—remains a complex issue. We've completely restyled the Tax Bomb Defuser to make it less intimidating and more actionable.
The new design uses clear visual signals (Green/Amber/Red) to indicate your risk level without using fear-based aesthetics. It's about empowerment through data.
Try the New Tools Today
These updates are part of our commitment to providing "Audit-as-a-Service" for state employees. We believe you shouldn't need a degree inactuarial science to understand your own benefits.
