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Learn how to access your TSP funds without penalty at age 55 or older, even if you leave your job. Find out the exceptions, benefits, and considerations of the Rule of 55 for federal employees.

If you are not age 55 or older in the year you separate, the IRS early withdrawal penalty will apply to most TSP withdrawals and all loan distributions received before age 59½. Because tax rules are complex, you may want to speak with a tax advisor before taking money from your TSP account. In-service withdrawals In-service withdrawals are ...

May 2024 Update: As of May 15, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for TSP participants to wait 30 calendar days between withdrawal requests. Any references to the previous 30 day wait period have been removed from this bulletin. The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies/services that the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) has implemented new withdrawal rules and ...

The TSP notes in its tax guidance for plan participants: The additional 10% tax generally does not apply to payments made after you separate from service during or after the year you reach age 55 (or the year you reach age 50 if you are a public safety employee as defined in section 72(t)(10)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code)

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan for Federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve. It was established by Congress in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System Act of 1986 and offers the same types of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under 401(k) plans.

When The Rule Of 55 Does Not Apply If you’re retiring from federal service but you have a 401(k) from a previous employer, you’re not allowed to take a penalty-free withdrawal from that account before age 59½. However, you can transfer funds from a previous 401(k) into your TSP to get penalty-free access to the money at age 55 or older.

One of the most well-known TSP rules is the age 59 ½ rule, which imposes a 10 percent penalty if you withdraw from your TSP before, you guessed it, age 59 ½. Actually, this isn’t a TSP rule but one that the IRS imposes on most retirement or tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, and some insurance products.

Read my new Q&A on accessing your TSP at age 55 years. Read my answer that clears up some of the lingering doubts around this TSP question. ... He is probably thinking of Rule 72(t), but you don’t need 72(t) if you withdraw from an employer plan at age 55 or later (sometimes referred to as “the age 55 rule.”) See Here: https://www.irs.gov ...

There’s a 10% early withdrawal penalty, but it will not apply to withdrawals from your Traditional TSP if you separate from your federal job in the year in which you turn 55, or later. Image ...

With perhaps thousands of federal employees having to leave federal service as a result of reductions-in-force (RIFs), the question becomes for many: How to access their Thrift Savings Plan accounts? In column one of a two-part series, Ed Zurndorfer discusses how separated federal employees younger than age 55 can make penalty-free TSP withdrawals. Presented in this column is the TSP annuity ...

However, this is not the case, as the TSP’s withdrawal options are quite different. For example, while distributions from IRAs prior to age 59½ are subject to a 10% penalty (with certain exceptions), if you’re a federal employee who separates from service at age 55 or older, you can take penalty-free withdrawals from your TSP.

TSP Withdrawal Ages Regular FERS employees separating from service the year they are turning 55 or older can access their TSP and do so without incurring a 10% penalty. Previously, special provision employees (Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Air Traffic Controllers) had to separate from service the year they are turning 50 or older to be ...

In 2024, the Thrift Savings Plan updated its rules for in-service withdrawals. There are two types of TSP in-service withdrawals, namely: (1) A financial hardship withdrawal and (2) An age-based (age 59.5) withdrawal.. This is the second of two columns discussing the updated rules for TSP participants who make in-service withdrawals and presents age-based (age 59.5) withdrawals.

Age Milestones for TSP Withdrawals. Here are some age-related milestones to keep in mind: Age 55: If you separate from federal service in or after the year you turn 55, you may withdraw from your TSP without the 10% early withdrawal penalty. Age 59½: Once you reach this age, you can take penalty-free withdrawals regardless of your employment ...

Age 55 Rule: If you retire during or after the year you turn 55 (or 50 for certain special roles like law enforcement), you can access your TSP without the 10% early withdrawal penalty. This can be beneficial if you’re considering an earlier retirement, but only applies if you leave federal service before making withdrawals.

The Rule of 55 allows penalty-free withdrawals from a past employer's 401(k) or 403(b) if you leave your job during or after the year you attain age 55. Qualifying withdrawals under the Rule of 55 avoid penalties but may still incur taxes. Early withdrawals can reduce your retirement savings growth potential.

With perhaps thousands of federal employees having to leave federal service as a result of reductions-in-force (RIFs), the question becomes for many: How to access their Thrift Savings Plan accounts? In column one of a two-part series, Ed Zurndorfer discusses how separated federal employees younger than age 55 can make penalty-free TSP withdrawals. Presented in this column is the partial ...

The rule of 55 is a great feature of your Thrift Savings Plan that helps early retirees. This IRS rule means that those who leave service in the year they turn age 55 or later can take TSP withdrawals without penalty. I have seen two common misconceptions about how this rule works.

The rule of 55 is an IRS guideline that permits the withdrawal of TSP accounts without the 10% early withdrawal penalty if you leave the Federal service during or after the year you turn the age of 55. This means if you retire or are terminated in the year you turn 55 or older you can access the TSP funds without the extra 10% tax/penalty.