How do I request an in-service withdrawal? Return to Top of this Page
Before you apply for an in-service withdrawal, read the booklet TSP In-Service Withdrawals. Use the Account Access section of this Web site or complete Form TSP-75, Age-Based In-Service Withdrawal Request, or Form TSP-76, Financial Hardship In-Service Withdrawal Request (depending on the type of withdrawal you are requesting). Both forms are available from this Web site or from the TSP.
If you have a pending application for another in-service withdrawal, or for a TSP loan, at the time your request is received, your request will not be accepted. Only one request for an in-service withdrawal or a loan is permitted at a time.
If you want to transfer all or any portion of an age-based in-service withdrawal to a traditional IRA, eligible employer plan, or Roth IRA, have your IRA or plan complete the appropriate section of Form TSP-75. There are certain rules and restrictions that apply to Roth IRAs. We Strongly encourage you to consult with a tax advisor regarding your eligibility for, and the consequences of, making a Roth transfer. Financial hardship in-service withdrawals are not eligible to be transferred.
