What are the pension access options at 55 (57 from 2028)?

Options from pension age: (1) Flexi-access drawdown: take 25% tax-free, invest rest, draw income flexibly. (2) Annuity: convert all or part to guaranteed income. (3) UFPLS: take lump sums where 25% is tax-free each time. (4) Scheme pension (DB). Mix and match across different pension pots.

What is capped drawdown?

Pre-April 2015 drawdown funds remain in capped drawdown with an annual income limit based on 150% of GAD annuity rate. Can be converted to flexi-access at any time. Converting to flexi-access triggers the MPAA of £10,000 for future pension contributions.

When does the Money Purchase Annual Allowance apply?

MPAA reduces pension contribution limit from £60,000 to £10,000 when you take flexible income from flexi-access drawdown or an UFPLS. Triggered by the first income payment. Taking the tax-free cash only (crystallising into drawdown without taking income) does NOT trigger MPAA.

UK Pension Commencement Drawdown Calculator (Flexible and Capped)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pension access options at 55 (57 from 2028)?

What is capped drawdown?

When does the Money Purchase Annual Allowance apply?