Registered pension schemes are subject to tax rules and limits. These tax limits are laid down by HM Revenue and Customs as tax legislation.
This section of the website covers the main tax rules that apply to members of the HSC Pension Scheme. Follow links for more information.
The Annual Allowance (AA) is the amount that your pension benefits can increase by each year.
The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) is the total amount of pension savings that an individual can have before being subject to tax.
HSC Pension Service and employers cannot provide financial advice, therefore, you may wish to consider consulting an independent financial adviser.
Below are some useful links to HMRC for more detailed information about Tax implications, protection and the tax charges that could be applicable.
HMRC Pension Tax Manual
https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/pensions-tax-manual
Registered Pension Manual
HMRC Newsletters
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-pension-schemes-newsletters
HMRC Pension Schemes Services
https://www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/pension-scheme-administration
HMRC’s McCloud guidance and digital service are now live. Please see links to the different products below:
- Calculator / Digital Service (‘Calculate your Public Service Pension Adjustment’): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/calculate-your-public-service-pension-adjustment
- The Interactive Guidance tool (‘Check if you are affected by the Public Service Pensions Remedy’): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-are-affected-by-the-public-service-pensions-remedy
- The McCloud GOV.UK guidance collections page: How the public service pension remedy affects your pension – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- The McCloud pensions newsletter: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-service-pensions-remedy-newsletter-october-2023/newsletter-on-the-public-service-pensions-remedy-october-2023