While federal employees face the same federal taxes as private-sector workers, they also encounter unique circumstances due to their employment benefits. Employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) are not required to contribute to Social Security, whereas those under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) do. This difference can influence how they approach... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/do-federal-employees-pay-less-taxes