As a result of the pension reforms introduced by George Osborne which took effect from 6 April 2015, a drawdown pension fund has become an important part of estate planning. The fund itself is not subject to inheritance tax and, where the pensioner dies under the age of 75, there is no charge when the…
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The latest Finance Bill will legislate the announcement in the Spring Budget that the lifetime allowance (LTA) charge is abolished from 6 April 2023. Individuals will continue to be able to receive 25% of their pension savings as a tax-free lump sum when they become entitled to their pension benefits. From 6 April 2023, for…
If your pension savings exceed the annual pension input limit (generally £40,000) then there is an annual allowance charge. The effect of the annual allowance charge is to reduce tax relief on any pension saving over the annual allowance. The annual allowance charge is not at a fixed rate but will depend on how much…
For most taxpayers the maximum pension contribution is £40,000 each tax year, although this depends on their earnings. This limit covers both contributions by the individual and their employer. Note that the unused allowance for a particular tax year may be carried forward for three years and can be added to the relief for the…
One of the measures affecting pensions announced in the Spring 2017 Budget that was not included in the first Finance Act, concerns a new £4,000 pension input limit for those who are drawing income from their money purchase pension fund. The new flexible drawdown rules introduced from 6 April 2015 has allowed those with money…
The current ISA allowance is £15,240, rising to £20,000 for 2017/18. Remember that there is no longer a 50% restriction on the amount that you can invest in a cash ISA; the £15,240 annual limit covers all ISA investments which could be in shares, bonds, cash or certain other investments. AND MAKE PENSION PAYMENTS BEFORE…
The current ISA allowance is £15,240, rising to £20,000 for 2017/18. Remember that there is no longer a 50% restriction on the amount that you can invest in a cash ISA; the £15,240 annual limit covers all ISA investments which could be in shares, bonds, cash or certain other investments. AND MAKE PENSION PAYMENTS BEFORE…
“Why it’s easier to deal with Auto Enrolment than you think” Join us at our FREE Pension Automatic Enrolment Workshop on Thursday, 2nd March at 11.30 am at The Shepherds Inn, Rosehill, Carlisle All employers will soon need to automatically enrol eligible staff into a workplace pension. Join us to discover what your responsibilities are,…
“Why it’s easier to deal with Auto Enrolment than you think” Join us at our FREE Pension Automatic Enrolment Workshop on Thursday, 2nd March at 11.30 am at The Shepherds Inn, Rosehill, Carlisle All employers will soon need to automatically enrol eligible staff into a workplace pension. Join us to discover what your responsibilities are,…
