The Basic Steps to Estate Planning What information to gather and analyze, what decisions need to be made (plus suggestions to help your choices), and how and when to review periodically. Why An Estate Plan is Needed What happens to an estate post-mortem? Information about trusts, probate, the titling of property Tax implications ... plus more information about estate planning specifically for federal employees.

Join us on June 11, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Construction Quality Control / Information Data Systems for Dam Rehabilitation. We live in an information age. A huge variety of digital tools and methods are in use to assure quality in dam construction. These tools can be leveraged to verify compliance with specifications, excavation limits, production rates, construction limits, structure size, geotechnical instrumentation trends, and...

Trade Compliance Toolbox: A Jurisdiction and Classification Deep Dive In today's globalized business landscape, adherence to export compliance is paramount, and accurate classification is the foundation of ensuring regulatory compliance. Join former regulators Candace Goforth, Tony Dearth, and Bruce O’Cain as they analyze the classification process and provide benchmarking information and tips on conducting classification assessments for...

In the U.S. military, there are many different software factories and application platforms that don't work well together. Starting at the tactical edge, Rancher Government Solutions, HashiCorp and their partners, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, have designed and implemented a cloud native and hyper-converged software stack that enables choice and flexibility across all platforms. This solution standardizes on a strong zero trust arc...

AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army. AUSA’s Noon Report Webinar series invites you to join us on Thursday, 6 June 2024, at 12:00 EDT to hear a presentation by James Lechner, author of With My Shield: An Army Ranger in Somali...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are Taxed FERS Annuity CSRS Annuity TSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accounts Survivor Benefits Ed reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to Consider The 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 L...

When FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks publicly about the cyberthreat posed by the Chinese government to U.S. critical infrastructure, it is past time to take the danger seriously. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] has made it clear that it considers every sector that makes our society run as fair game in its bid to dominate on the world stage, and that its plan is to land low blows against civilian infrastructure to try to...

In the realm of federal cybersecurity, Zero Trust principles are essential for resilience. This panel discussion delves into the intricacies of integrating ZT principles into established architectures, fostering a culture of trustworthiness and resilience at the agency level. Insights will be shared on navigating implementation processes such as FedRAMP compliance, Software as a Service (SaaS) adoption, and other complexities inherent in the t...

Today, some of the best technologies in the world are developed within the US private commercial sector, creating potential to fulfill the Department of Defense's (DOD’s) demand for innovative, reliable, and efficient emerging technologies and systems. However, new technology is often developed outside of the DOD’s ecosystem by startups, making it difficult to forecast its potential impact, especially for defense and national secur...

How The Procurement Cycle Works In Government Contracting REGISTER HERE If you own a business that you want to expand from the commercial market to the government market, then this training session is for you. The government is the largest customer in the world and you should be selling your product or service to your country. Find out how you can expand your business by working with Uncle Sam. When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 NOTE: Unable to atte...