Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
Q

What percentage of Cat A contributions are needed for a Cat B dependent pension?

A

60%
Over 18 years out of 30 years

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2
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When do each additional pensions run from and to?

A

Graduate - 1961 - 1975 (films 60’s/70’s)
SERP8 - 1978 - 2002
S2S - 2002 - 2016 - two thousand and two

All count towards LTA & can take normal PCLS & OMO

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3
Q

Can a self-employed have an additional pension?

A

No

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4
Q

What state benefits apply from 2016?

A

Min of 10 years, Full at 35 years, Inc by Triple Lock and No spouses benefit

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5
Q

What happens if the starting/foundation amount is higher than the current State Pension

A

If higher than £155.65 per week then a protected payment - this Increases by CPI. Paid IN ADDITION to State Pension

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6
Q

Who is likely to have more than the new state pension?

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Older, majority of life working, not contracted out for long

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7
Q

When can NIC 3 contributions be extended to

A

If SPA on/after 06/04/16 and payment by 05/04/23

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8
Q

What benefits does Class 3A provide

A

Inc Increase by CPI, 50% spouse, higher level of Additional State Pension

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9
Q

Which benefits increase by CPI?

A

GRB
SERPS
S2P
Class 3A
Protected payment

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10
Q

How do you calculate the lump sum paid from deferring a pre 06/04/16 penison

A

£141.85 (current) x 10.4% (annual) x no of years deferred

Every 5 weeks increase by 1% so 12 months have option of lump sum

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11
Q

How is the State Pension Taxed?

A

Paid Gross (check if below personal allowance).

If working then through employer PAYE
If another pension then PAYE from other plan

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12
Q

How much tax is paid on deferred lump sum?

A

The current rate of income tax - CANNOT move the client into a higher band.
Ignore what they were earning when retired.

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13
Q

When does the SPA increase

A

67 BY 2028

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14
Q

What conditions apply to bereavement support?

A

Spouse must be under SPA

Higher entitlement if pregnant or being paid child benefit (under 16 or under 20 in full time education)

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15
Q

How much S2P can be inherited?

A

50% Maximum

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16
Q

When can Guarantee Pension Credit be paid

A

At SPA, if a couple then both need to be SPA

If receiving Attendance Allowance then this can have an effect

17
Q

What income is used for Pension Credit?

A

State, Private Pensions, Earnings, Most Benefits, Savings over 10K, Deferred entitlement is included

£1 for every £500 or part over £500, minus £10k and ROUND UP