Taxation of Private Pension Schemes and their Beneficiaries, 8th Edition

A comprehensive and authoritative guide to the UK tax regime for domestic and international pension schemes.

Part One covers the various tax reliefs and exemptions available to registered pension schemes, the annual and lifetime allowances, and the provisions relating to unauthorised payments. Part Two considers unregistered pension schemes, including relevant non-UK schemes (such as QROPS), QNUPS, EFRBS, s.615 schemes, and also the pre-A Day regimes applicable to FURBS and corresponding schemes. The inheritance tax provisions as they apply to both registered and unregistered pension schemes are also considered in detail.

This new edition is fully up to date to 31 October 2025, including:

   The abolition of the lifetime allowance and introduction of the new allowance framework

   Analysis of the lump sum allowance and lump sum and death benefit allowance regimes

   Updated coverage of overseas transfer allowance provisions

   All legislative changes and developments through Finance Act 2025

This authoritative work is an essential resource for tax advisers, pension consultants, trustees, and legal practitioners navigating the complex UK pension tax landscape.