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Federal Employees Retirement & Benefits Podcast by CD Financial
The objective of this podcast is to educate and enlighten you about your federal benefits and to guide you in creating a well-formed retirement income plan.
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Federal Employees Retirement & Benefits Podcast by CD Financial
Federal Employees Missing This TSP 401k Tax Deadline? Here's What Happens
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TSP and 401(k) withdrawals can create an unexpected tax bill when withholding does not match your actual tax bracket, state tax exposure, and total retirement income. In this episode, we break down what federal employees and retirees should check before filing so they can better understand how TSP withdrawals, 401(k) distributions, Roth rules, and 1099-R reporting work together.
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CD Financial helps federal employees and near-retirees create sustainable, tax-smart retirement income. Expect weekly strategies on 401K, FERS, TSP, Social Security timing, tax planning, and health-meets-wealth habits—clear, practical, compliant.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Tax Deadline Alert for TSP and 401(k) Withdrawals
1:09 Why Federal Employees Owe More at Tax Time
2:15 State Income Tax and Retirement Withdrawal Surprises
3:43 How TSP Withholding Can Fall Short
4:17 Traditional TSP vs Roth TSP Withdrawal Rules
7:19 Roth TSP Age 59½ and 5-Year Rule
8:28 Tax Filing Checklist Before You Submit
9:22 Why You Should Verify Your 1099-R
10:19 Direct Rollover vs Taxable Distribution
11:17 Real Example of a Large Withdrawal Tax Problem
15:08 When to Work With a Tax Professional
19:52 What to Change Now for Next Year’s Taxes
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