How long can an employee leave their money in TSP after separation from Federal service?
A. An employee may leave their entire account balance in the TSP. However, the employee must withdraw their entire balance in a single payment of begin receiving monthly payments from the TSP or from the TSP annuity by April 1 of the year following the year the employee turns 701/2 (or following the year the employee separate, if the employee is already over age 701/2 when they leave Federal service).
