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Pension deferral query

Gareth Morgan
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CEO, Ferret, Cardiff

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The .gov.uk page for state pension deferral includes:

Lump sum payments
Your tax credits may be reduced if you take your extra State Pension as a lump sum.

I don’t understand that; any thoughts?

Jon (CANY)
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Welfare benefits - Craven CAB, North Yorkshire

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Such a lump sum counts as income (CPAG p1452)

Gareth Morgan
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I should have known that!  Thanks. 

I don’t think I’ve had a TC deferral question, only means-tested benefits where nothing arises.