Sorry, this is not so much a reply as it is a piggy-back question.

My current income is US Military Retirement (taxable in the US), and
VA Disability compensation (Not taxable in the US)

Does anyone have anything I should know about any takes that may pertain to these sources of income?

Additionally, I am just about close enough to start withdrawing regular disbursements from a State-run retirement fund. I think this money was pulled out of my check pre-tax, but I'm not sure. Additionally, once I apply for benefits, the state will automatically ADD an additional 50% to the total in my account. If I'm a resident of Ecuador and I decide to cash this fund in early, will the US still subtract a huge tax penalty because I'm not 60 yet, or, a)Will I be able to keep it all without paying taxes and penalties to the US, or b) Will I have to pay taxes on this amount to Ecuador? I'm not sure if it makes a difference, but this is a qualifying retirement account, normally subject to the same rules as a 401k if withdrawn early in the US.

Thanks in advance for any help..

J