Tax on inherited private pensions

Private pensions can be an efficient way to pass on wealth, but it is important to consider what, if any, tax will be payable on a private pension you inherit. The person who died will usually have nominated you by telling their pension provider that you should...

Pension Credit deadline

Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The credits were first introduced in 2003 to keep retired people out of poverty.  Pension Credit can top up: your weekly income to £201.05 if you are single; or...

Tax relief on pension contributions

Taxpayers can usually claim tax relief for their private pension contributions. There is an annual allowance for tax relief on pensions of £60,000 for the current 2023-24 tax year. The annual allowance was £40,000 in 2022-23. There is a three...

Tracking down lost pension details

Ever had a nagging feeling that you have a pension pot somewhere but have no idea how to track it down? Well, there is a solution. There is a search link on the GOV.UK website at https://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details that will help. The service will help you...

Pension tax relief at source

You can usually claim tax relief for your private pension contributions. There is an annual allowance for tax relief on pensions of £60,000 for the current 2023-24 tax year. The annual allowance for 2022-23 was £40,000. You can claim tax relief on...

Overview of private pension contributions

You can usually claim tax relief for your private pension contributions. There is an annual allowance for tax relief on pensions of £60,000 for the current 2023-24 tax year. The annual allowance was £40,000 in 2022-23. There is a three year carry forward...