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To request a withdrawal, log into My Account and click on the Withdrawals and Changes to Installment Payments link on the menu. From there you'll have access to an online tool with which to start your withdrawal.

If you decide to roll over your TSP assets to an IRA, you can choose either a traditional IRA or Roth IRA. No taxes are due if you roll over assets from a traditional TSP account to a traditional IRA, or if you roll over your contributions and earnings from a Roth TSP account to a Roth IRA.

To request a withdrawal, log into My Account and click on the Withdrawals and Changes to Installment Payments link on the menu. From there you'll have access to an online tool with which to start your withdrawal.

With a direct rollover, you instruct the TSP to send your TSP assets directly to your new employer's plan or to an IRA and you never have to handle the money yourself. With an indirect rollover, you start by requesting a lump-sum distribution from TSP and then take responsibility for completing the transfer.

If you are 591/2 or older, you can make withdrawals from your TSP account while you are still employed. This is called an age-based withdrawal or 591/2 withdrawal. You must pay income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal unless you transfer or roll it over to an IRA or other eligible employer plan.

Civilians, uniformed service members, and beneficiary participants can use this form. Withdrawal Request for Separated and Beneficiary Participants. Form TSP-99. Use this form to: Log in to My Account and access the online tool to request a withdrawal if you are either separated from service or a beneficiary ...

If you move your TSP account to a Roth IRA, you could lose this benefit. Pay attention to taxes. If you decide to move your TSP account into an IRA, make sure you transfer the funds directly to your new institution instead of via an indirect transfer (where the money comes to you first).

Age based withdrawals are available to employees who are age 59 ½ or older. Up to four age-based withdrawals can be taken per year, and the amount that can be taken in an age-based withdrawal is limited only by the employee's vested account balance.

General Rules. Broadly speaking, TSP accounts are subject to the same rollover rules and provisions that govern other tax-deferred retirement plans, including traditional IRAs and 401k plans. If you have an old TSP balance and you are now covered under a new employer's 401k, you can generally roll the balance over.

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is not an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and vice versa. ... Though they are both similar in that they are tax advantaged retirement savings plans, the rules can vary significantly, and those that are not aware of the differences can pay a price at tax time.