Q. I am CSRS Offset. I’ve been paying into Social Security for many years and I plan on retiring before I’m 62 years old. Once I retire, will I stop paying into Social Security? Also, will I be eligible for the special retirement supplement before I’m eligible to collect when I’m 62 years old?
A. Yes, you’ll stop paying into Social Security when you retire. Those deductions are only taken from wages and self-employment, not other kinds of income. No, only FERS retirees are eligible for the special retirement supplement.
