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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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Take your whole pension in one payment

From age 55 (57 from April 2028), you can often choose to withdraw all your pension money in one go. But, depending on the value of your pension, this means ...
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Workplace pension contribution calculator

If you’re an employee you’ve probably been automatically enrolled into a pension by your employer. Use our workplace pension contribution calculator to...
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Take your pension as multiple lump sums

If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to leave the money invested and take cash lump...
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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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Take money from your pension when you need it: pension drawdown explained

If you have a defined contribution pension, one way to take your money is to use flexi-access drawdown. This lets you withdraw some tax-free cash and leave the...
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Personal pensions: set up your own private pension

You can set up your own personal or private pension for any reason, but it’s more common if you’re self-employed, don’t work or want to save more than your employer’s...
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Defined contribution pension schemes explained

With a defined contribution pension, you build up a pot of money you can use to give you an income in retirement. Here’s what you need to know.
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Pension calculator

How much do you need in retirement and how much are you going to have? Those are the questions our pension calculator will help you answer.
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How tax works on pension income

Your pension is usually counted as part of your earnings, so you’ll pay tax on any income above your tax-free allowances. Here’s all you need to know, including...

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