Q: I will reach age 70 ½ on March 31, 2011.  I understand that I must begin withdrawal from my Thrift Savings Plan [and rounded over IRA] by January 2012.  I plan to continue to work in my present position for the federal government after January 2012 up until April 2013. 1. Am I required to begin to withdraw my combined TSP/IRA in January 2012, or may I delay withdrawing these funds until I stop working in April 2013? 2. What law, directive, statue says so? 3. If I am required to begin withdrawal in January 2012 but continue working…