Pension SIPP

Retirement pensions are typically in the form of a guaranteed life annuity, thus insuring against the risk of longevity. Find out more about qualifying for basic State Pension and how much you can get in 'Understanding the basic State Pension'. Or use the State Pension profiler to learn more about your own basic State Pension. A pension is not the only option, though. There are many other ways to build up money for the long term, including savings accounts, ISAs and a range of other types of investments. Usually your employer takes the pension contributions from your pay before deducting tax (but not National Insurance contributions). UK SIPP providers Your health will have a big impact on the quality of your later life. By taking some small steps to keep healthy and active now you can increase your chances of enjoying a healthy, independent later life. As you approach retirement you'll need to look at a range of sources to estimate how much income you'll have. These include the State Pension, personal or company pension schemes, state benefits you may qualify for on retirement and your savings or investments. Building up State Pension - find out more If you have built up enough qualifying years, you get a full basic State Pension. The number of qualifying years you need for full basic State Pension depends on your age and whether you are a man or a woman. SIPP pension Currently the earliest you can receive a company or personal pension is 50 - but this depends on your pension scheme rules. From 2010 this rises to 55. If you're retiring because of ill-health you may be able to take your benefits before this age. The legislation governing the tax treatment of personal pension schemes is contained in Chapter IV Part XIV of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 as amended by subsequent Finance Acts. These guidance notes describe the practice of the Inland Revenue in approving schemes under that legislation. They also describe the tax consequences of approval.