Tax relief is no incentive and needs reform, finds survey

While the benefits are obvious to the industry, they make little headway with savers, Cushon says

James Phillips
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Confusing communication means pensions tax relief is not a major incentive for savers, despite the “extra money” from the government, Cushon research finds.

Less than a third (30%) of respondents to a survey from the pension provider said tax relief was one of the main reasons why their paid into a pension, with just over half (54%) not even aware of t...

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