An Overview of How Federal Benefits are TaxedFERS AnnuityCSRS AnnuityTSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accountsSurvivor BenefitsEd reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to ConsiderThe taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates The 2017 Tax LawHow...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that have become pervasive in our environment, often without public awareness. Used for their water- and stain-resistant properties, PFAS are found in a wide range of consumer products. Their persistence and mobility mean they are now detected in air, water, soil, and even human blood. This webinar will unpack the complex ways PFAS circulate through global supply chains and int...

This webcast will explore how Diligent’s ACL AI Studio delivers next generation, AI-powered analytics built for today’s audit, risk and compliance teams. Agencies face pressure to modernize programs, but legacy tools require specialized skills, slow analytics and limit audit readiness. ACL AI Studio removed these barriers, unlocking the full value of data with natural language queries, guided AI recommendations and no-code automati...

In today’s crowded and rapidly evolving agentic AI market, the real challenge for product leaders isn’t just messaging, it is to build a roadmap of reliable and in-demand solutions that deliver measurable value. By 2028, Gartner predicts that 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, a dramatic leap from less than 1% in 2024, driving over $450 billion in revenue. Yet, many organizations struggle to align thei...

Who Should Attend: All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how Alliant 2 can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against Alliant 2. This web...

As government agencies and educational institutions accelerate digital transformation, they face a growing wave of sophisticated cyber threats—many driven by or targeting emerging AI technologies. From credential phishing to identity-based lateral movement, today’s attackers are faster, stealthier, and more coordinated than ever. Join Okta, Zscaler, CrowdStrike and AWS to hear from industry experts as they discuss how AI is being u...

Join BENS SE for a lunch discussion with Director General Jared (Chu-en) Lin, head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECOM), Altanta. Director General Lin will share his experiences and expertise as an official of the Taiwan government. His comments will focus on China’s expanding influence and power in SE Asia and U.S. relations with Taiwan and China. We will also have the opportunity to discuss other issues of interest.

Please join BENS members and guests for a luncheon discussion on how the lessons of a small group of world class trauma experts who joined forces with America’s best combat medics to rewrite the rule book on how battlefield medicine can save lives and impact trauma throughout the United States. At the start of the first Gulf War, there had been very little progress in battlefield trauma care since the Civil War. The concepts embodied in...

Please join us for an exclusive, off-the-record luncheon and discussion with Dr. Jonathan Panter, Navy Surface Warfare Officer, on the strategic and economic realities of mass-produced unmanned systems. In an era defined by great power competition and the rapid technological lessons of conflicts like the war in Ukraine, the defense industry is undergoing a generational shift. New venture-backed companies, often referred to as “neo-defens...

Ready to solve smarter? Analytics is evolving fast, and we’ve kept pace. In our upcoming webinar, you’ll find out how to take your analytics further with smarter guidance, stronger governance, and faster access to data. Hear from our product leaders, including former ACE Nicole Johnson and Kate Butcher, about the latest innovations in Alteryx One and how to get the most out of your own trusted AI models. Find out more about how you...