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Maxed out TFC what to do with small uncrystallised pot

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I have maxed out my TFC from my SIPP (moving funds into drawdown) and have a small uncrystallised pot left over.  I am wondering whether to move that into drawdown or leave as is?  Is there any difference?  It seems to me there is not on basis of current rules, but I suppose gov could decide to fiddle with the laws in a way which treats one differently from the other?

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  • Marcon
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    What do you want to achieve?
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • TheGreenFrog
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    Nothing really - just wondering if there is a preferable course of action.  I will draw down as I need funds - may need to start doing so this tax year.  Can't dee any difference in the crystalised and non-crystalised when TFC has been taken.
  • Marcon
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    Nothing really - just wondering if there is a preferable course of action.  I will draw down as I need funds - may need to start doing so this tax year.  Can't dee any difference in the crystalised and non-crystalised when TFC has been taken.
    A course of action would only be preferable if it helped you to achieve what you wanted to achieve. In the absence of any clear objective (join the club - I've lost count of how many people ask what would be 'best' for them without giving any indication of their goals or preferences), you aren't likely to go far wrong whatever you decide to do, especially as this is a pot of modest size.
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • MallyGirl
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    Have you made use of the small pot route?
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  • DRS1
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    MallyGirl said:
    Have you made use of the small pot route?
    Now there's a thought.
  • TheGreenFrog
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    MallyGirl said:
    Have you made use of the small pot route?
    The uncrystallised part is over £10k and I also have the crystallised drawdown pot, but thank you for pointing  this out as could be relevant as I draw benefits.
  • DavidT67
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    A decent pension provider will carve out three £10K pots for you from the whole in order to utilise the small pots option.
  • TheGreenFrog
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    DavidT67 said:
    A decent pension provider will carve out three £10K pots for you from the whole in order to utilise the small pots option.
    Will investigate!
  • DRS1
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    Well HL do it.
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