Leave Your TSP Untouched And “Will” It To Your Spouse

by Retirement Advisor | Dec 6, 2022 | Thrift Savings Plan

It’s really important to understand how taxes work when you pass away. If you leave your TSP untouched, and ‘will’ it to your spouse, does it go into the ordinary income bucket, or would your spouse get it all? In this video, Micah talks about how IRA and taxes play a part in your retirement post your death, and how you can make sure your loved ones don’t incur any problems later on.

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