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Introduction In the first Conservative Budget since 1996, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has again turned his attention to pensions. In this Alert Key points Reduction of the AA for high earners Consultation on pensions tax relief Pension...
Introduction Following recent legislative changes, HMRC wrote to overseas pension schemes asking them to confirm whether they continue to meet the requirements to be a “Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme” (QROPS). With the...
Introduction The recoverability of VAT on professional fees paid in respect of occupational pension schemes has been in the spotlight recently. Following two CJEU cases, HMRC issued two Briefs revising its original position on VAT and...
Introduction Still dealing with the fallout from the Chancellor’s announcements in the 2014 Budget, the UK pensions industry gave an audible sigh of relief on learning that, at least for the time being, George Osborne has no additional...
Introduction The Taxation of Pensions Bill (the Bill) was formally published on 14 October 2014. This follows the publication of a draft of the Bill in August (see our Alert on the Draft Taxation of Pensions Bill). This Bill is designed...
Introduction On 6 August 2014, HMRC published for consultation draft guidance and legislation which will implement the changes to the pension tax rules announced in the Budget 2014 (please see our Alert for details). In this Alert:...
Introduction The position in relation to the recoverability of VAT on professional fees paid in respect of occupational pension schemes has been in the spotlight recently. HMRC has issued two Briefs, Brief 06/14 and Brief 22/14, which...
