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I was quoted in the options as 25% of the AVC tax free and the rest paid as monthly pension. As I will continue to work with RM that will be taxed at 20% so either I leave it until I take the NRA 65 benefits or transfer it out. I would rather have taken the AVC as a lump sum and pay the tax on it but pension admin said no it is paid as in the options or I can transfer it out.
I think you only have the option of a taxable lump sum if you're taking your NRA65 benefits.
If so, waiting until you take those benefits may be the best option from a tax point of view.