Originally Posted by Escapee

One of my former work colleagues is attempting to get his 25% tax free from his pension fund and isn't having much luck. I did the same a few months ago with the same company and it was very straight forward. I was surprised how quickly and easily it was to progress, but then again it was before panic had set in for those who have been planning their retirement. I obviously didn't predict the election happening so early in the year, but I wanted to get my tax free dosh before a Labour government was in power.