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TSP, Retirement Accounts and Military Tax Starting Points

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Retiree, spouse, adult child helper.

Best first step

Use TSP and IRS official pages first, then get qualified tax or financial help before making moves.

What to gather

TSP login, tax forms, 1099-R, state residency facts and beneficiary records.

Safety notes

  • Do not assume TSP contribution rules from active duty automatically carry over the same way in retirement.
  • Do not treat this guide as legal, tax or financial advice. It is not. Use official sources and qualified help.
  • Do not file a tax return before checking which military-specific rules apply to your state.

Resource cards for this chapter

Thrift Savings Plan

Use TSP.gov for account access and official plan information

Phone: 877-968-3778
Official website: https://www.tsp.gov/

What to gather: TSP login, identity details, beneficiary information

Source type: Official federal retirement savings plan

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: This is not financial advice.

IRS Military Tax Resources

Read IRS military tax pages or contact a qualified tax professional

Phone: 800-829-1040
Official website: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/military

What to gather: Income records, W-2, 1099-R, deployment info and state residency facts

Source type: Official federal tax source

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.