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Reform of pensions tax relief research briefing published Published: 29 April 2022 Emailed: 4 May 2022
A briefing has been published online, which explores the current system of pension tax relief, while also considering the main options for future reform.
The document includes discussion regarding how pensions are currently taxed in the UK, the limits on pensions tax relief, how much it costs, who receives it and why pensions receive tax relief. There’s exploration of the various arrangements for administering pensions tax relief, and how the method used impacts different individuals.
Also covered are the topics of the impact of devolved rates of income tax on pensions tax relief, and discussion of the annual and lifetime allowances.
Finally, the different options for reform are considered, which include: • a single rate of pensions tax relief • taxing pension contributions • capping the tax-free lumpsum
There’s also coverage of the 2015 Treasury consultation on reforming pension tax relief.
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TPR launch consultation into the use of their enforcement powers Published: 9 May 2022 Emailed: 11 May 2022
On 4 May 2022, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) launched a consultation seeking views on investigation, enforcement and prosecution powers.
TPR has published a draft scheme management enforcement policy and a draft prosecution policy which the consultation seeks views on. The new policies consolidate where there are currently multiple policies that could have overlapping remits. A simplified approach can give employers and individuals a clearer view of the approach TPR takes with enforcement and prosecution.
The enforcement policy will replace the defined benefit, defined contribution and public service pension scheme policies. The automatic enrolment and master trust policies will not be changed and will continue to operate separately.
The policies could see penalties of up to £1 million for con-compliance and subsequently providing false or misleading information.
The consultation runs until 24 June 2022. Employers and pension scheme managers are encouraged to give options and suggestions on the drafted policies.
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The Pensions Regulator issues ITV with £133 million warning notice Published: 18 May 2022 Emailed: 18 May 2022
Broadcaster, ITV, has been handed a £133 million warning notice by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) for failure to provide sufficient support to the Box Clever pension scheme within the relevant deadline.
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