You must file a return for 2016 if: You have to pay tax for 2016. We sent you a request to file a return. You and your spouse or common-law partner elected to split pension income for 2016. See lines 115, 116, 129, and 210. You received working income tax benefit advance payments in 2016.
The minimum number of points to be eligible for retirement at the age of 60 with 20 qualifying years of service is 1,000 (50 points per year) with a corresponding retirement pay equal to 6.94 percent (1,000/360 x 2.5=6.94%) of basic pay.
Guard/Reserve Retirement Benefits. To qualify for military retired pay, you must meet the following criteria: Attain age 60. Not entitled to receive military retired pay through any other provision of law. Complete at least 20 years of qualifying military service.