SPP: The options for pension tax relief reform

Steve Hitchner says Budget reforms will produce few immediate savings and could introduce risks

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Steve Hitchner: The goal of pensions tax policy should be to support sustainable long-term retirement saving
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Steve Hitchner: The goal of pensions tax policy should be to support sustainable long-term retirement saving

The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday 30 October and, in the context of challenging fiscal conditions, there is (once again) speculation that the chancellor will target pensions tax relief for savings.

But what are the options available, and how likely are they to feature in the Budget? Fundamental reform of income tax relief There have been various suggestions over the years for the introd...

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