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Inherited Pension Options

I have inherited my husbands pension with Pru. It is now in a Cash SIPP and as he died before aged 75, it is tax free. The illustrated  growth rate is 1.72% (mid). I am wondering if it is possible/advisable to withdraw funds from it and add to my own pension - to avail of the tax allowance ?  As I am 66, I feel I should keep the money within a pension for IHT purposes. 

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  • dunstonh
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     I am wondering if it is possible/advisable to withdraw funds from it and add to my own pension - to avail of the tax allowance ? 
    On death, the beneficiary can either take it as tax free lump sum.  Tax free income (or ad-hoc withdrawals) or don't touch it until they need it.   In all cases, it cannot remain in the same pension.   It should be transferred to a pension in your name.

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