Thrift Savings Plan

Reference Number: NFC-24-1733410148
Published: December 19, 2024
Effective: Pay Period 25, 2024

Summary

Effective January 1, 2025, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) elective deferral limit is changing to $23,500.

Employees will have their TSP contributions matched up to 5%. Employees must not exceed the total maximum of regular and spillover contributions of $31,000 for age 50 and over, and $23,500 if under age 50.

Note: Employees who are turning 60, 61, 62, or 63 in 2025 must not exceed $11,250 of spillover contributions with a total contribution maximum of $34,750.

Employees should enter the total amount they want to contribute to their TSP for both regular and the spillover method for catch-up contributions on the TSP-1, Election Form. Also, employees can split contributions between traditional and Roth TSP accounts.

Employees should review their Earnings and Leave Statement to ensure that their TSP contribution amount or percentage does not impact other deductions such as Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance; Medicare; or retirement.

Note: TSP contributions for Pay Period (PP) 25, 2024, will be included in the 2025 tax year totals (PP25, 2024 - PP24, 2025).

Inquires

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