Test Questions Flashcards
Harry and Edward both used personal pension funds valued at £250,000 to purchase a lifetime annuity on a single life basis with no escalation. Harry receives £22,500 p.a. but Edward only receives £13,500 p.a. because Harry purchased his lifetime annuity in:
a.
1990, whereas Edward purchased his lifetime annuity in 2022.
b.
2022, whereas Edward purchased his lifetime annuity in 2000.
c.
2000, whereas Edward purchased his lifetime annuity in 2022.
d.
1990, whereas Edward purchased his lifetime annuity in 2000.
c.
2000, whereas Edward purchased his lifetime annuity in 2022.
Ajay is about to retire and take benefits from his employer’s defined benefit scheme. The calculation of the pension he will receive will NOT take into account:
a.
the scheme’s underlying investment returns.
b.
the scheme’s accrual rate.
c.
Ajay’s final pensionable remuneration.
d.
Ajay’s pensionable service in the scheme.
a.
the scheme’s underlying investment returns.
What is an example of a ‘hybrid’ scheme?
a.
Executive pension plan.
b.
Section 32 contract.
c.
Targeted money purchase scheme.
d.
Small self-administered scheme.
c.
Targeted money purchase scheme.
What was NOT replaced by the new State Pension when it was introduced in April 2016?
a.
State Guarantee Credit.
b.
State Second Pension.
c.
Basic State Pension.
d.
State Savings Credit.
a.
State Guarantee Credit.
An individual’s defined benefit pension scheme has closed to future accrual and they are now a member of their employer’s group personal pension plan [GPP]. What new risks, if any, does the individual now face?
a.
Annuity risk only.
b.
Investment and annuity risk.
c.
Investment risk only.
d.
No new risk
b.
Investment and annuity risk.
How many years of National Insurance Contributions must be paid [or have been credited] for an individual to qualify for the full new State pension?
a.
45.
b.
35.
c.
30.
d.
40.
b.
35.
A company runs a defined benefit scheme that was contracted out prior to 6 April 2016. How, if at all, has the abolition of contracting out affected the National Insurance Contributions [NICs] payable by the employer and the employees?
a.
Both the employer and the employees’ NICs have reduced.
b.
The employer’s NICs have increased, but there has been no change to the employees’ NICs
c.
Both the employer and the employees’ NICs have increased.
d.
There has been no change to the employer’s NICs, but the employees’ NICs have increased.
c.
Both the employer and the employees’ NICs have increased.
Which government initiative has increased the attractiveness of pension saving in the UK?
a.
The abolition of contracting out under defined benefit schemes.
b.
The introduction of pension flexibility for defined contribution schemes.
c.
The replacement of many defined benefit schemes with defined contribution alternatives.
d.
The introduction of the new State Pension.
b.
The introduction of pension flexibility for defined contribution schemes.
What pension option pays an income for life, but can be reduced in circumstances set out in the contract?
a.
Capped drawdown pension.
b.
Flexible lifetime annuity.
c.
Scheme pension.
d.
Flexi-access drawdown pension.
b.
Flexible lifetime annuity.
What typically is the main reason cited for the lack of savings made into pensions?
a.
Lack of access to a defined benefit scheme.
b.
Lack of affordability.
c.
High charges on pension contracts.
d.
Mistrust of the industry.
b.
Lack of affordability.
Prior to 6 April 2016, which additional State Pension could be accrued by the employed, carers and some long-term disabled people who had broken work records?
a.
Basic State pension.
b.
State Earnings Related Pension Scheme.
c.
State Graduated Pension Scheme.
d.
State Second Pension
d.
State Second Pension
When calculating the total pension input for a defined benefit pension scheme, what factor is the closing pension input value multiplied by?
a.
20 and this value is increased in line with CPI.
b.
16 and this value is not increased in line with CPI.
c.
16 and this value is increased in line with CPI.
d.
20 and this value is not increased in line with CPI.
b.
16 and this value is not increased in line with CPI.
Which client would HMRC regard as having recycled their pension commencement lump sum [PCLS]?
a.
Teresa, who has not made any contributions for several years, receives a PCLS of £30,000 and shortly afterwards decides to recycle £10,000 into a personal pension.
b.
Ernest, who makes pension contributions of £1,000 per month, receives a PCLS of £25,000 and shortly afterwards decides to recycle £5,000 into his personal pension plan.
c.
Kevin, who has not made any contributions for several years, receives a PCLS of £5,000 and shortly afterwards decides to recycle £2,000 into a personal pension plan.
d.
Miranda, who makes pension contributions of £100 per month, receives a PCLS of £50,000 and shortly afterwards decides to recycle £10,000 into a personal pension plan.
a.
Teresa, who has not made any contributions for several years, receives a PCLS of £30,000 and shortly afterwards decides to recycle £10,000 into a personal pension.
Sophie’s capped drawdown pension commenced in 2005 and is still a capped drawdown pension when she crystallises further benefits in 2022/23. For lifetime allowance purposes, her pension will be valued as the:
a.
maximum annual income withdrawal x 25.
b.
current market value of the fund.
c.
maximum annual income withdrawal x 20 x 80%.
d.
maximum annual income withdrawal x 25 x 80%.
d.
maximum annual income withdrawal x 25 x 80%.
Andre, aged 62, has threshold income of £185,000 and adjusted income of £244,000 in 2022/23. What is his annual allowance in the current tax year?
a.
£40,000.
b.
£38,000.
c.
£36,000.
d.
£4,000.
a.
£40,000.
Jean receives an annual salary of £55,000 and also has a company car with a taxable value of £5,000. If she pays £5,500 gross into a personal pension, what is her adjusted net income?
a.
£49,500.
b.
£60,000.
c.
£54,500.
d.
£55,000.
c.
£54,500.
What percentage of the lifetime allowance was used in June 2006 if an individual received a pension commencement lump sum of £150,000 plus a scheme pension of £50,000 p.a.?
a.
83.33%.
b.
76.66%.
c.
93.33%.
d.
23.33%.
b.
76.66%.
If a self-employed higher rate taxpayer makes a personal pension contribution in 2022/23, when will they receive the higher rate tax relief?
a.
31 July 2022.
b.
31 July 2023.
c.
31 January 2024.
d.
31 January 2023.
c.
31 January 2024.
In 2022/23 Maud receives a salary of £230,000 and has gross dividend income of £12,000. She contributes £25,000 into a personal pension plan in 2022/23 and her employer contributes £5,000. What is Maud’s adjusted income for tapered annual allowance purposes?
a.
£242,000.
b.
£272,000.
c.
£267,000.
d.
£247,000.
d.
£247,000.
Fiona, aged 50, wishes to transfer the benefits held in her previous employer’s defined benefit pension scheme to a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme in Spain. Fiona has been resident in Spain since 2015. She has been informed that the current preserved pension is £15,000 p.a. and that the transfer value is £210,000. In respect of the lifetime allowance this transfer will be:
a.
ignored until she takes an income or cash lump sum from the pension in Spain.
b.
valued at £210,000.
c.
valued at £375,000.
d.
valued at £300,000.
b.
valued at £210,000.
Individuals may be entitled to a higher lifetime allowance in a range of circumstances, except when they have:
a.
registered for enhanced protection.
b.
transferred benefits in from recognised overseas pension schemes.
c.
registered for fixed protection 2012, 2014 or 2016.
d.
registered for primary protection.
a.
registered for enhanced protection.
An individual makes regular contributions to his employer’s group personal pension plan [GPP] and occasional lump sum payments into a retirement annuity contract [RAC]. Assuming the RAC provider has not changed its method of awarding tax relief since the plan started, pension tax relief will be awarded:
a.
using the net pay method for the GPP and through his self-assessment tax return for the RAC.
b.
through the relief at source method for the GPP and through his self-assessment tax return for the RAC.
c.
using the net pay method for the GPP and the relief at source method for the RAC.
d.
through his self-assessment tax return for both the GPP and the RAC.
b.
through the relief at source method for the GPP and through his self-assessment tax return for the RAC.
If four clients are all UK residents and have not made any application for transitional protection, which of them will be entitled to an enhancement to the standard lifetime allowance?
a.
Charles, who is a Member of Parliament.
b.
Jane, who has elected to work until she is 75 years of age.
c.
Martin, who has transferred benefits in from a recognised overseas pension scheme.
d.
Muriel, who is a controlling director, and will have earnings in excess of £500,000 p.a. for the five years leading into retirement.
c.
Martin, who has transferred benefits in from a recognised overseas pension scheme.
Asif, aged 63, has fixed protection 2012 and in 2022/23 he crystallises his only pension plan, which is valued at £2,100,000. What lifetime allowance charge will be payable if the excess above his lifetime allowance is taken as a lump sum?
a.
£330,000.
b.
£150,000.
c.
£75,000.
d.
£165,000.
d.
£165,000.