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Tax and pensions
Pensions have a unique feature – your savings are normally boosted by extra money from the government, called tax relief. You can also usually take some of your...
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Carry forward: increase your annual allowance for pension savings
If your pension savings exceed the annual allowance (£60,000 for most), check if you can use unused allowances from the last three tax years. This is called ...
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Workplace pensions: how your employer’s pension scheme works
If you have an employer, they must offer a pension scheme so you can save money for your retirement. Your employer usually sets this up for you automatically...
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How tax relief boosts your pension contributions
When you pay into your pension, the government usually adds a top-up payment called tax relief. This is the money you’d normally pay in Income Tax. Here’s what...
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A guide to pensions if you’re self-employed
A pension gives you an income when you’re older, so you can retire and stop working – or work less. It can also help if you need to retire early due to poor ...
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Pension buyout policies: an insurer pays your pension instead
If your employer’s pension scheme is closing, an insurance company might be paid to run your pension instead. This is usually called an individual buyout policy,...
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Is the 25% tax-free pension lump sum ending or changing?
No changes to the 25% tax-free pension lump sum were announced in the 2026 Autumn Budget. Here’s what you need to know.
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How to use salary sacrifice to boost your pension and pay less tax
Salary sacrifice lets you exchange some of your wages for a different benefit from your employer, like a company car or pension contributions. You’ll then pay...
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Help if your employer fails to pay into your pension
If you have a workplace pension, your employer must transfer money to the pension provider regularly – usually every month. Here’s what to do if you spot missing...
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Boost your pension with additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)
One way to top up your pension savings is by making additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) – either by paying more into your existing scheme or setting up...
