Treasury rejects tax relief reform citing 'significant impact' on schemes

Kim Kaveh
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The government has rejected the Treasury Committee's call for fundamental and incremental changes to pensions tax relief, noting there is "no clear consensus".

HM Treasury said it was aware that any changes to the pensions tax relief regime, such as moving to a flat rate, could have a "significant impact" on pension schemes, employers, and individuals. ...

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