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A Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) is a pension plan designed exclusively for company owners to provide the following benefits:
- Tax relief on contributions
- Tax free growth
- Zero Capital Gains Tax
- Zero Inheritance Tax
- Creditor protected assets
- Wide investment options including commercial property purchase
- Lend up to 50% of scheme assets to purchase commercial property
A SASS includes the option to pass on accumulated wealth to your next generation and enjoy flexible benefits at retirement.
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Pensions news and articles
Spring Statement: How is your business affected?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement last week in which she outlined the government’s economic plans, including spending decisions, tax policies and efforts to boost growth while managing public finances. The Statement came on the back of the latest forecasts prepared by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
Reforms to pensions proposed in order to drive growth
The Prime Minister and Chancellor met with business leaders last week and unveiled proposals to give occupational defined pension schemes more flexibility. Restrictions will be lifted on how well-funded, occupational defined benefit pension funds that are performing well will be able to invest their surplus funds. It is hoped that this will pave the way for future growth across the economy.
New digital service to check your State Pension forecast launched
A new digital service has been launched that makes it easier to check if you have any gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record that may affect your State Pension entitlement. The service is called Check Your State Pension forecast and can be accessed via GOV.UK or the HMRC app. You will need to register for or login to your Personal Tax Account to find the service.
Tapering of pension annual allowance
One welcome change, particularly among hospital consultants and GPs, is the increase in the threshold at which the pension annual allowance starts being tapered. From 2020/21 the adjusted income limit will increase from £150,000 to £240,000 which means that most doctors will not be caught by the restriction.
Don’t Lose Your Personal Allowance!
For every £2 that your adjusted net income exceeds £100,000 the £12,500 personal allowance is reduced by £1. Pension contributions and Gift Aid can help to reduce adjusted net income and save tax at an effective rate of 60%.
Pension Planning Before the End of the Tax Year
For most taxpayers the maximum pension contribution is £40,000 each tax year, although this depends on their earnings. This limit covers both contributions by the individual and their employer. Note that the unused allowance for a particular tax year may be carried forward for three years and can be added to the relief for the current year, but then lapses if unused.
