HMRC

MPs have criticised the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) over its communication of pension reforms and called for urgent changes to the information being sent to people approaching retirement.

2015 was a phenomenally busy year for pension regulation and there are no signs of a quiet 2016. Punter Southall head of research Jane Beverley looks at the most important dates for trustees.

Phil Bradish talks about how The Pensions Trust is approaching GMP reconciliation.

HM Revenue and Customs has issued a ten point guide to the incoming Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

The Treasury has still not changed the law to set in stone that drawdown funds are not subject to inheritance tax (IHT), despite telling PP five months ago that it would.

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has stepped up its campaign to help administrators deal with the end of contracting out in 2016.

Use of EBTs amounted to 'redirection of earnings' and therefore subject to tax, court decrees

'Sensible' approach as smaller pots taken as cash and larger pots used for income, data suggests

Crisis averted, for now

Payrolling of P11Ds is a step nearer as HMRC reveals its service. Owain Thomas examines the details and two important consultations.