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Accessing 1 pension without affecting tax relief

I have a small pension fund that has been sat for many many years. It has a value of £12k so I can’t take it as a small pot. Can I take 25% without it affecting the tax relief I get on my work pension contributions. 
I can’t find anything definitive online

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,201 Forumite
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    Can I take 25% without it affecting the tax relief I get on my work pension contributions. 
    yes you can.  Its only when you access the 75% element that you are restricted going forward.

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  • Pipthecat
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