Q. How much is the TSP taxed upon retirement if pulled out all at once, and how does that affect you’re end-of-year taxes at the end of that year? A. Your withdrawal will be subject to a 20 percent mandatory federal tax withholding and the amount of your withdrawal will be added to your tax return for the year as ordinary income. The withholding is considered a deposit against your federal tax liability for the year.
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Q. Can I take my money out of the TSP and pay the penalty? Is there any way to get all my money out without having to retire or quit? If so, can I then move it into another self-directed IRA? A. The only ways to remove money from your TSP account before reaching age 59-1/2 while you are still a federal employee are: a loan and/or an in-service financial-hardship withdrawal. Neither of these may be rolled into an IRA account.
Q. I am interested in buying a franchise. I am 61 and plan to retire in 2014. Can I withdraw my money without it being taxed for this type of investment? A. No.
Q. I will retire in two years. If I leave my money in the TSP, what happens when I reach 70-1/2 and I am forced to pay a certain percentage of my savings out every year due to my age. Does that mean I would have to pull all my TSP money out (pay taxes on it) to transfer it to another account in anticipation of the yearly deduction? A. If you begin monthly distributions using form TSP-70 during or before the year you reach age 70-1/2, the TSP will automatically distribute the required amount each year. There is no…
Q. Will TSP only pay out over a 30-year period? If so, then what happens to the money if I happen to pass away at 70? Can a beneficiary be set up so the rest of the money in the TSP will be paid out?? A. The TSP does not limit monthly payments to 30 years. If you pass away at any time, your account balance will be paid to your beneficiaries. I suggest that you review the information available at www.tsp.gov and then ask a specific question that is not answered by the literature.
Q. I’m trying to decide how to withdraw my TSP. I really do not need the income at this time. I’m 60 years old with no dependents or heirs. I have about $240,000 in my TSP. Is it possible to buy a life annuity with half now and take monthly payments later? I was also considering a life annuity with increasing payments and 10-year certain. Or would it be better to do monthly payments? From what I understand, I can adjust the payment once a year.
Q. I’m 26 and I’m planning to get out of the Army next year. If i withdraw all the money and stop my TSP account after leaving the military, would I be charged for anything? If yes, what would it be ? A. You will be subject to income tax and the 10 percent early withdrawal penalty unless you qualify for one of the exceptions on Page 7 of the notice at https://www.tsp.gov/PDF/formspubs/tsp-536.pdf.
Q. I have reviewed information at the TSP website. I have been unable to locate information regarding survivor benefits in the case of a nonannuity, monthly distribution without 10-year certain enabled. What are the rules in this most simple TSP account distribution plan? A. If you die while receiving automatic monthly payments from your TSP account, the payments will end and the remaining balance in the account will be distributed to your beneficiaries.
Q. I reached my MRA last January with 30 years of service. I plan to retire in January. For 2015, I am planning to withdraw $100,000 and then have monthly benefits of $1,000 from my TSP. Can I do that in the same year? Or do I have to wait in 2016 to start my monthly benefit? A. A partial lump-sum withdrawal and a full withdrawal in monthly payments can both occur in the same year.
Q. I retired a few years ago under the VSIP/VERA program under the MRA +13 years of government service. Can I take a withdrawal of my TSP funds out before I turn 59½? If so, what are the tax penalties and is there a 20 percent federal income tax I have to pay ? Also, is this income that will be reported on my federal and state taxes for that year? A. Your questions are too complicated for a simple answer, since they depend upon circumstances not explained in your message. You’ll find the information you need in the notice…