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Millions of Brits expected to benefit from Abolished Lifetime Allowance

  • Mark Donnelly
  • March 15, 2023

Jeremy Hunt recently unveiled new plans to abolish the lifetime allowance for pension savings to address concerns that set allowances are driving doctors and other professionals into retirement. 

This news is huge for UK expats with a UK pension as the new allowance could help people to avoid paying more tax on their pension pots when they withdraw.

Why are these changes happening?

The changes will benefit millions of people with a UK pension. The main reason driving this change is that there is concern that valuable professionals such as doctors are leaving the workforce early due to the current pension allowances pushing them into high tax brackets therefore forcing them into earlier retirement. 

What is the lifetime allowance and how much will it be boosted?

The lifetime allowance represents the amount people can build up in their pensions before incurring punitive charges, which is why expats will be pleased to hear that Jeremy Hunt will abolish the allowance on tax-free pension savings from its current level at £1.07 million. The policy will help an estimated 1.2 million people avoid paying extra tax when drawing on their pension pot. 

Annual allowance changes

As well as the lifetime allowance, the government will raise the annual contribution allowance – the amount people can save yearly before incurring tax – from £40k to £60k. The combined cost to the treasury is expected to be around £2 billion a year.

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Do you need advice regarding your pension, or are you interested in transferring your pension overseas from the UK? Contact Brite to receive quality expert advice regarding your retirement. 

If you have any questions about the recent updates or if you would like to speak with an experienced investment advisor directly, please reach us here.

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