Preservation Fund FAQ

Can a pension fund be transferred to a preservation fund?

Upon retirement, can a pension fund be transferred to a preservation fund? If not, why? If so, please advise where "authorised" in the tax act.

How much tax will I pay on my pension resignation benefit?

My pension resignation benefit is R2 173 774. If I resign at the age of 51, how much tax will I pay on the above mentioned figure?

Why can't I make a withdrawal from my pension fund?

I have invested my pension from a previous employer and I am in desperate need of the money now. I am not yet 55 years old and was told that I cannot make a withdrawal because of the rules of the transferring fund. My former employer when into liquidation and I do not understand why I cannot get access to the money now. Please advise.

Can I make more than one withdrawal from my preservation fund?

I resigned and transferred my pension to an Old Mutual Pension Preservation Fund. Upon transfer I was told that I can make only one once-off withdrawal of after which I cannot withdraw again. I am unemployed and need money to pay my mortgage, before it is auctioned, and children's school fees. Can I make another withdrawal from the fund and, if so, what is the procedure?

What is the difference between a provident, pension, RA and preservation fund?

I would like to know what the difference is between a provident fund, pension fund, preservation fund and retirement annuity fund.

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