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Taxes Belong in the Retirement Conversation

2026-08-28 6 min read

Map which income sources are taxable, when they begin, and how withdrawals may affect your tax picture. The answers can change the order in which you use accounts.

Tax rules change, so treat this as an area for ongoing review with a qualified tax professional—not a one-time calculation.

FEBA provides educational information, not individualized legal, tax, or financial advice. Review your own situation with the appropriate qualified professional.

K. Shawn McCoy

Written by

K. Shawn McCoy

Founder & President, FEBA

Shawn brings 37 years in financial services and more than 15 years dedicated exclusively to federal employee benefits. He has educated more than 38,000 federal employees through workshops nationwide and founded FEBA to make the federal benefits system easier to understand.