Are annuity death tax changes a job 'half done'?

Annuities have been brought into line with drawdown, but inconsistencies remain

Helen Morrissey
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The tax treatment of annuities has been brought into line with income drawdown. While this is largely a positive thing, Helen Morrissey finds inconsistencies remain.

George Osborne's announcement of changes to the tax treatment of annuities was widely foreshadowed in the run up to the Autumn Statement. Under the changes the 55% tax charge levied on beneficia...

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