Pension tax rules uncertainty shows 'need to shift retirement planning'

Needs to include wider considerations of capital drawdown beyond pensions

Isabel Baxter
clock • 2 min read

Uncertainty over pension taxation rules is highlighting a growing need to shift retirement planning to include wider considerations of capital drawdown, according to Key Later Life Finance.

The UK equity release adviser believes those planning for retirement, and their advisers, need to reevaluate the role of all capital including property wealth as speculation builds about potential changes to pensions in the 30 October Budget. Budget rumours are pointing to possible future restrictions on taking tax-free lump sums of up to 25% from pensions to a possible limit of £100,000 and even changes to tax relief on contributions. Looking beyond pension drawdown Key Later Life Finance said any restriction on taking tax-free lump sums will drive changes in retirement planning an...

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