What happens to TSP when you divorce?

What happens to TSP when you divorce?

Your current or former spouse, or your dependents, could be awarded a portion of your TSP account if a valid Retirement Benefits Court Order (RBCO) to divide your account is issued. The RBCO can be issued at any time in the divorce, annulment, and separation proceedings.

Is my spouse entitled to my TSP?

The TSP provides spousal rights for spouses of employees and retirees, as do all employer sponsored retirement plans. Under FERS, unless the spouse waives his or her right, they are entitled to receive a specific type of TSP annuity (i.e., joint-life with a 50% survivor benefit and no additional features).

Can a TSP account be garnished?

TSP account garnishment You may be required to pay alimony or child support from your TSP account. If we receive a complete, qualifying legal process for garnishment of your TSP account for alimony or child support, we will freeze your account, preventing any loans or withdrawals.

Is TSP community property?

It’s considered ‘marital property’ since it was earned during your marriage. By the way, the TSP recognizes same-sex spouses and common law marriages that were made in a jurisdiction that recognized those types of marriages.

How does TSP know I’m married?

If you are a married CSRS participant with an account balance of more than $3,500 and you are making a full withdrawal, the TSP must notify your spouse of your withdrawal election. The TSP determines marital status by how that status is listed on the participant’s federal income tax form.

Can I borrow from my TSP account?

To borrow from your TSP account, you must be a Federal employee in pay status. If you qualify for a TSP loan, the maximum amount you may be eligible to borrow is $50,000; the minimum amount is $1,000. To find out the amount you have available to borrow, visit TSP Loans in the My Account section.

How do I check my TSP balance?

How to Access Your TSP Account OnlineGo to www.tsp.gov.If you know your TSP account number, enter it in the blocks on the upper left hand side and press the Log In button. If you do not know your TSP account number, click on the words “forgot your account number or user ID?”

When can I withdraw from TSP?

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.

When can I get my TSP money?

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires that you receive a portion of your TSP account beginning in the calendar year when you become age 72* and are separated from service. The portion is called a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

Will my TSP continue to grow after I retire?

Depending on when you begin retirement, you can simply leave the money in the TSP let it continue to grow. If you do not need to access it yet, it might be wise to let it be. Similar to other retirement accounts, you will need to begin minimum withdrawals at age 72.

How do I avoid paying taxes on my TSP withdrawal?

If you want to avoid paying taxes on the money in your TSP account for as long as possible, do not to take any withdrawals until the IRS requires you to do so. By law, you are required to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) beginning the year you turn 72.

Can I withdraw all my money from TSP?

Unless you’re subject to required minimum distributions1 or you have a balance of less than $200,2 there’s no requirement for you to make withdrawals from your account. So you can leave your entire account balance in the TSP and continue to enjoy tax-deferred earnings and our low administrative expenses.

Can I withdraw my TSP at age 55?

With the TSP, you are exempt from the early withdrawal penalty if you separate from federal service in the year in which you reach age 55 or later. For IRAs, the early withdrawal penalty will apply on anything you take out up until you reach the age of 59 ½.

What states do not tax TSP withdrawals?

The no-income-tax states are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.

Should I cash out my TSP?

Even if you have a shorter time horizon, you will forgo significant savings opportunities by cashing out your TSP. For example, if you are 45, your $20,000 will grow to $53,855 in 17 years. Keep in mind that even if you really need the money, you may be better off borrowing from your TSP account.