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"Trivial Pensions"

I will be 65 on 6th April 2009:j (first day of the new tax year!!!) and have a "pot" of just over £16500 which I would like to cash in. The limit for tax year 2008-9 is £16500-does anyone know the limit for 2009-10?

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  • jem16
    jem16 Posts: 19,769 Forumite
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    £17,500 for 2009/10.
  • Thanks, much appreciated.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,620 Forumite
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    better move it to cash now then as there is the chance you could just exceed that if you dont.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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