In this section:
- Approaching retirement or State Pension age
- Paying the right tax after State Pension age
- Understanding tax codes and tax forms
- How your pension income is taxed
- Reducing your Income Tax
- Claiming back tax or National Insurance
- Get help dealing with your Tax Office or help someone else
- Passing on your money and property
Approaching retirement or State Pension age
Notifying your Tax Office when you retire If you're within a month of State Pension age and haven't heard from us, contact us so that we can review your tax situation
Why it's important to fill in your Pension Enquiry form You'll receive form P161 Pension Enquiry close to State Pension age - be sure to complete it to avoid paying the wrong amount of tax
Do you need to top up your National Insurance contributions? If there are gaps in your National Insurance record find out if it's worth making up the shortfall
