Teachers' Retirement System
The resources and information provided here are tailored for employers of participating agencies to ensure accurate and timely retirement reporting. We encourage you to share this information with your staff who enroll employees into the TRS or who convey benefit information to staff.
TRS Agency Manual
Retirement Employer Cost Rates effective October 1, 2021:
Please note the change to Member and Employer Rates is effective with the first Pay Period End Date on or after October 1, 2021.
- Tier 1 (7.5% & 8.5% member) 12.43%
- Tier 2 (6.2% & 7.2% member) 11.32%
Did you know RSA-1 Brochures can be mailed to your agency? Simply email RSA-1.Info@rsa-al.gov or call 877.517.0020 and ask for RSA-1. You can access enrollment forms by clicking here.
Important Documents
- FY2023 TRS Rate Reminder
- Overtime Limit Memo
- Limitation on Annual Earnable Compensation
- 2023 Retirement Application Deadlines
- Non-Pensionable Wages Memo
- TRS Member Benefits at a Glance
- 2022 Truth in Salary Information for TRS Active Education Employees
- 2022 Truth in Salary Information for TRS Active University Employees
Employer Forms
Return to Work (Postretirement)
- 2022 Postretirement Employment Restrictions
- 2023 Postretirement Employment Restrictions
- Employing Agency Initial Notice
- Employing Agency Annual Certification
- Retiree Notice of Postretirement Employment form
Tax Information
- Taxable Income on Imputed Premiums and $15,000 Term Life Insurance
- 2020 Tax Reporting: Retired Members
- 2020 Tax Reporting: Retired Members Receiving Drop Distribution in 2020
TRS Educational Opportunities
- If you would like to arrange for a presentation on TRS benefits, PEEHIP, and RSA-1 for your employees, contact Field Services.
Also check our Frequently Asked Questions
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