“Budget 2020: Relief for higher-rate taxpayers as no changes to pension tax relief system”

Mar 12, 2020 | Pensions

An independent (financial adviser’s) view

I guess Rishi had other things on his mind, but, once again, the only Budget changes to pensions amounted to a bit of tinkering. The amount doctors and others can earn before their pension annual allowances are hit has been increased and, for probs the 40th year in a row, the ‘pension tax relief to be cut’ rumour has proven to be just a rumour. No changes, either, to Inheritance Tax; but, for those planning to sell their businesses and retire, a pretty big cut in capital gains tax relief. So you’re stuck with me for a few more years. Soz.

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