Published on 31 October 2017

Work and Pensions inquiry regarding pensions freedom

Submissions

The LITRG was pleased to provide comments to the Work and Pensions committee inquiry into pensions freedom. Our comments relate solely to taxation and, in particular, issues that might affect those on low incomes.

Pensions freedom – an increase in take up, post-Brexit? ©istock/stocknshares

We make the following observations:

  • Pension Wise should make it clear they are not qualified in taxation matters and might refer people contacting them to our sister charities, Taxaid and Tax Help for Older People;
  • Crystallising pension benefits may affect an individual’s, or their family’s, entitlement to state benefits in both the short and longer term; and
  • Choosing how to save for retirement is a complex decision that needs to be reviewed regularly.

The briefing paper for the inquiry may be found in the House of Commons Library while our submission is available at 

171019-LITRG-response-WandP-commitee-pensions-freedom-FINAL.pdf (328.35 KB)

Paddy Millard

 

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