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Early pension release?

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  • 29-07-2014 8:24pm
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    SaraM50
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi, I have worked for a decade in a multi-national that closed down / moved on. During my time there I built up a reasonable pension with AVCs etc. I’m wondering if it is at all possible to realize (/cash in) some or all of this money before I am 50 (barring the obvious exceptions of serious health issues etc.) Thank you!


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    Stheno
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    Generally after the first two years this is not possible.


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    SaraM50
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭SaraM50


    this is actually an old job, about 7 years ago... does that make a difference?


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    Stheno
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    No.

    If you leave a pension within two years of joining it in a lot of companies, you can get YOUR contributions back.

    That stops after two years of contributing.


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    coylemj
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    You can cash in up to 30% of your AVC but you will pay your current marginal (top) rate of tax on any withdrawal.


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    Stheno
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    coylemj wrote: »
    You can cash in up to 30% of your AVC but you will pay your current marginal (top) rate of tax on any withdrawal.

    When did that come in?


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    coylemj
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    Stheno wrote: »
    When did that come in?

    The budget before last.


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