can u claim "annual subsciption to australian society of proffessional engineers if u are retired?
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No, you can only claim something that "helps" your career.  You could see if there is a subscription rate for seniors card holders.  Speak to their subscription department.
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The Career Status Bonus is paid in the 15th year of service IF you elect to take a reduced retirement percentage (40% of high-three average at 20 years, increased by 3.5% per year of service beyond 20) with reduced COLA (1% less than other retirees) increases after retirement.\n\nThe bonus is taxable, unless it is received while serving in a combat zone, which further reduces its value.  Most financial planners agree that it is not a good deal for most people.\n\nIgnore the first answer, above.  It's gibberish, probably from a points collector...
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There's no way to really answer this without more information.  It depends on what type of pension plan you have, and more importantly, how old you are.  If you are 59 1/2 and it's your own 401k/IRA type plan it's possible you can.  If it's a company provided plan, you'll probably have to take it as a monthly income.  Consult a specialist in your area.
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the contribution varies based on your salary.
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No.  But depending on the terms of the plan, once you sign up you may have to pay for a year, or you might be required to have vision if you want other benefits.  Your HR Department should explain this to you.  Also, you are entitled by law to a concise summary of your benefits; ask them for the "SPD" (Summary Plan Description), which should explain this to you.  If you disagree with the administration of benefits, read the SPD about how to appeal anf follow the instructions precisely.  (Typically it involves writing to the plan administrator).
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Check with a local financial planner, but my thought would be to look at the non-qualified variable annuities offered by global insurers like ING or Allianz.
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It depends upon the regulations of the PF.\nUsually in most of the PF there is a clause that if benefits are not claimed within a specified period (3 or 5 years) then these benefits lapse and are distributed among the remainig members of the PF. If your PF has such a clause then you would not be able to get your benefits as you have not claimed them for the last 14 years.\n\nIf your PF does not have such a clause then you would be able to get back the amount.
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You would have to check with your local Social Security Office for this question.
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Any amount put into a 'qualified retirement plan' as a result of a 'qualified domestic relations order' is not a taxable event.  Any amount not transferred to a 'qualified retirement plan', would be treated as a withdraw from such a plan.  If you are under 59 1/2, there is a 10% early withdraw penalty.  This is above and beyond income tax at regular rates on the amount withdrawn.
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Yes. Though you can choose on whom do you want to pay, USA (who will share the income with Australia) or Australia.
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you can go to the SSS office and request for a copy of all your SSS contributions.  if you have questions or violent reactions, they also have a help desk there.  for example, if your employer does not remit regularly to the SSS, you can ask SSS to assist you with this problem.  good luck!
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I thought it was a lifetime membership????
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You sure can.  However, it must be your primary residence for 2 of last 5 years.  Good luck in getting a 500k appreciation in only 2 years.
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It depends, if you joined now, not as much, but still a decent amount -- It depends on how long you work, your experience, and your position.\n\nIf you were apart of google back when it started:\nhttp://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F40C1EFC395F0C728CDDAB0894DD404482
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don't think you can unless you fild with an online self tax program.  you need to save hard copies of your last three years.
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Check consumerreports.com.  You can get a yearly subscription for only $15.  They rate everything from pots and pans to financial planning...
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This site might help. Good Luck!\n\nhttp://www.postalmag.com/retirement.htm\n\nS.S.