Proposed Legislative Change to SSB/VSI Recoupment
I'm not sure of the proper forum area for this topic, but I am working with Senator Chambliss' office (GA) on proposing new legislation to repeal SSB (Special Separation Benefit) Recoupment from...
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I didn't know there were so many others out there. I was disappointed to see that DFAS came up with a 40% recoupment rate. I guess it is better than the 75% I was paying before the suspension went...
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We all should keep up the fight for those already gone and those on the way! Some of the bean counters probably see this as some kind of cash cow! When TAPS plays for me then I'll be face to face...
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So-if I got out in 1992= I have to pay back all $26,170 that i recieved even though they took out over $ 9,000 in taxes before I recieved my share $ 17,000? So If I recieve %30 then it will take me...
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OK, I know this post will cause some Vets to start cussing and fall out of their chairs but as far as SSB Recoupment didn’t we all know it was coming? Sure, I bought the line of crap in 92 and took...
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I have no problem with paying back the VSI that I received, however I think I have come up with an idea that will be beneficial to both veterans and the government. Right now, as I understand it, the...
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You must be kidding! Who pays the premiums? I took SSB with less than 2 years from 20 (call me stupid or sick). Army doctors told me I was ok (despite the enlarged ventricles in my brain). They were...
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How come I am paying back my SSB at 1100 a month but I know someone else who took the buy out when I did, they later reenlisted and retired and they have not been caught yet. This is not fair, why are...
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curtmarie,it could be a number of reasons. Here's a couple: 1. CDRP and CRSC allows retirees with a certain percentage of disability and amount of time in service to draw both retirement and VA...
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I took an SSB, as a Captain (prior enlisted) back in 1992. Unlike some my fellow veterans who have posted here, I was aware that I would have to pay this amount back if I became retirement eligible....
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Look I've been there done that. The proof you need is with the IRS, your 1992 W2 shows the amount of tax withheld (25-28%) do the math.. There's lots of official letters out there to support your...
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tec49 wrote: tec49 - I got out in 1992 then retired in 2008 and in 2010 started repaying. I've sent a letter (Request for Audit) to DFAS 2 months ago and received their reply....sorry but our...
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This is my first post. I retired in 2007 as an SFC/E-7 with 20 yrs. I to am looking at recoupment of the VSI payments received for 10 1/2 years. I left the Army in 1992 under the voluntary draw down;...
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Contacted DFAS twice today. Asked if both them and VA would recoup money to repay past VSI payments? Could not get straight answer; but was told that I needed to contact the VSI section in writing and...
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You should be paying only the after tax amount (at least to VA) We're still trying to get the con current receipt. I'm looking for the the latest news on this.
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See if this helps you: http://www.nvlsp.org/Information/ArticleLibrary/VABenefits/VETBEN-NOTAXPENALTY.htm My VSO happens to be in the same building as the reg. Office.
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1sgRet wrote:tec49 wrote: tec49 - I got out in 1992 then retired in 2008 and in 2010 started repaying. I've sent a letter (Request for Audit) to DFAS 2 months ago and received their...
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1sgRet wrote:tec49 wrote: tec49 - I got out in 1992 then retired in 2008 and in 2010 started repaying. I've sent a letter (Request for Audit) to DFAS 2 months ago and received their...
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I see someone retired in 2008 but managed to keep their entire retired pay until 2010! Wow, that must have been nice. I retired in March 2011 and in Oct 2011 they took their first $1,332 out of my...
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How do I get my ssb repayments to 20%? If I received the bonus after 1996.......will I have to pay back the taxes?
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The law regarding recoupment of SSB/VSI needs to change. Funding the government shouldn't fall on the backs of those who defend it. Like many, I took VSI in the early 90's, never intending to collect...
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