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When Can I Retire?

Learn how your age at retirement may affect when you may retire and the amount of your benefit. Includes information about how your employment category and years of service affects your retirement age.

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WRS Retirement Benefit

The WRS Retirement Benefit is a pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers a retirement benefit based on a defined contribution plan or a defined benefit plan.

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Accumulated Sick Leave Credit Program

Find out how this program allows state employees to convert unused sick leave to credits to pay for health insurance during retirement, including pharmacy and optional Uniform Dental benefits.

Tax Withholding for Retirement Payments

Most retirement payments are subject to federal and state taxes. Have ETF withhold the right amount of money from your monthly benefit payment. Note: Federal withholding tables are subject to changes by the Internal Revenue Service. Consult with your professional tax advisor or visit irs.gov for the latest information.

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Employers

The latest news, often used tools, publications and other resources for employers.

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Buying Creditable Service

This brochure describes the types of service you may be eligible to buy, the benefits and restrictions on the purchases, and how and when you can buy service.