Pension tax relief, allowances, and law

Learn about the latest in UK pension legislation

From understanding how pension tax relief works to learning more about the various annual and lifetime pension allowances and what happens to our pensions when we die, learn all about the latest in UK pension legislation through our guides below.

Pension tax

Even though pensions are one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for your future, they can be confusing. In this section, we explain everything you need to know about tax relief and tax on pensions. 

Get a free no-obligation pension consultation

Pension advice can help you get the most out of your retirement income, helping you on your way to a secure financial future. If you have more than £75k in pension savings, take the first step by arranging a free, no-obligation initial consultation with an expert from Aviva Financial Advice. Any recommendations advisers make will be for products from Aviva and other carefully selected partners. There’s no obligation, but if they feel you’d benefit from paid financial advice, they’ll go over how that works and the charges involved. Capital at risk.

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Pensions and death rules

If you’ve been paying into a pension for years, it’s important to understand what will happen to it when you are not around anymore.

This depends on what type of pension you have among other things, and we explain more in our article, What happens to my pension when I die.

Pension protections

If you’re worried about what would happen to your pension if your bank or pensions provider were to fold, we walk you through how you are protected and how to access this safety net, if needed.

Get a free Pension Health Check

If you’re considering getting professional financial advice, Aviva is offering Rest Less members a free initial consultation with an expert to chat about your financial situation and goals. There’s no obligation, but if they feel you’d benefit from paid financial advice, they’ll go over how that works and the charges involved.

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