Q. I am 56 and had to retire under a disability retirement because of cancer. I am receiving Social Security, and I have 90 percent disability from the Veterans Affairs Department. Can I withdraw from the Thrift Savings Plan without the 10 percent penalty, or do I need to wait until I’m 59? What documentation do I need for taxes? Can you also refer me to the correct tax pubs and pages?
A. The answer will depend upon when you retired and the nature of your disability. See Page 7 of the notice at https://www.tsp.gov/PDF/formspubs/tsp-536.pdf to see if you meet one of the exceptions to the penalty.
