Pensions Flashcards

1
Q

what is the maximum tax relievable contributions

A

higher of:
3600
an individuals relevant earnings chargable to income tax

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2
Q

what kind of taxable benefit can is it to pay into an occupation pension scheme for an employer

A

exempt

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3
Q

what kind of taxable benefit can is it to pay into an occupation pension scheme for an employee

A

deductible

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4
Q

what must you do to an individuals tax bands when they make personal pension contributions

A

add the amount of the contributions to the band

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5
Q

what must you do to an individuals tax bands when they make occupational pension contributions

A

no change

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6
Q

what is the annual allowance that contributors may not exceed in a year

A

40000

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7
Q

what happens if the full annual allowance is not used in a tax year

A

it can be carried forward for up to 3 years

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8
Q

can you carry forward unused pension allowance in a year that you are not a member of a pension scheme

A

no

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9
Q

when must you adjust an individuals annual pension allowance

A

when there adjusted income is in excess of 150000

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10
Q

what is the minimum you can reduce pension allowance to

A

10000

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11
Q

what is adjusted income for pensions

A

net income plus an employee/employer contributions to occupational pension schemes

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12
Q

whats the minimum pension age

A

55

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13
Q

what is the limit on what you can take out of your pension as a lump size

A

lower of:
25% or
1,055,000

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