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Receiving your pension

More information if you are receiving your pension and what to do if there are changes to your circumstances.

Going back to work and income tax

What happens if I go back to work? 

You may need to contact us if you are going back to work in local government, or an employer where you could become a member of the LGPS. 

In most cases further employment will not affect your pension. But you must tell us if you take up further employment.

When you need to tell us about going back to work.

What happens if I have a question about the amount of income tax I am paying? 

It is HMRC that works out how much income tax you should pay and provides us with the tax code to be applied to your pension.

You will need to speak directly to HMRC if you have questions about this. You can contact them on 0300 200 3300 (or 0300 200 3319 for textphone) or +44135 535 9022 if you are outside the UK. 

You will need your National Insurance number, you can find this on your P60.

Published: 20 March 2025

Last updated: 20 March 2025