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Tax and your pension
Tax and your contributions
Find out about tax relief on the contributions you pay into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Death Benefit lump sums
Find out about the amount of tax-free lump sums and death benefit lump sums that can be paid as part of your pension benefits.
Annual Allowance
Find out the amount your pension benefits can increase in any one year without you having to pay a tax charge.
Lifetime Allowance
The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) was abolished from the LGPS with effect from 6 April 2024.
Lump Sum Allowance (LSA)
Find out about the amount that you can receive in tax-free lump sums from all your pensions.
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Merseyside Pension Fund
Castle Chambers
43 Castle Street
Liverpool
L2 9SH
Office Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00am - 4pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 4pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4pm
Sending us documents
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However, you can email good quality digital copies of documents to the email address below. We are not responsible for returning originals.
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