This may sound a fanciful scenario, yet recent events across Europe â including the looming independence referendum in Scotland â tell a very different story. Six days ago, the people of Spainâs most prosperous region, Catalonia, voted overwhelmingly for parties favouring the breaking away from Spanish rule.
1 If you are 55 or older and retired, you can withdraw from your TSP without being charged the 10% tax penalty (which is normally tacked onto early withdrawals) in addition to regular income taxes.
Early Withdrawals. Federal employees can withdraw TSP funds at any time. However, withdrawing funds before age 59 1/2 can result in the 10 percent IRS penalty on funds in addition to the federal income taxes. If you are still employed after reaching age 59 1/2, you are entitled to a one-time withdrawal of any or all of your funds without penalty.