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Pension Cash-Outs Trigger Huge Tax Bills | Leeds News
Big pension withdrawals are triggering massive tax bills—over 390 people cashing out $250K+ paid nearly $100K each in taxes, while 1,772 others who withdrew $100K–$249K paid at least $27K. The problem? Anything over the 25% tax-free threshold gets taxed as income, quickly pushing withdrawals into the 45% bracket. What seems like a windfall can leave you with far less than expected. Experts warn that while taking it all at once feels simple, it’s often the most expensive tax-wise. To avoid surprise bills, spread withdrawals over time and consider how state pensions eat into your tax-free…
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