RP Poll: 55% pension tax charge on death

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In this week's Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask should the 55% pension tax charge payable on death be scrapped?

To let us know your view visit Professional Adviser and scroll down to the poll. Last week we asked if you believe the insurance industry is able to deliver the Chancellor’s “retirement advice for all” pledge. The majority (74%) said they didn't think insurers would be able to achieve this, while 18% were confident in insurers and 8% were unsure.    

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