Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Auto-enrolment trigger and earnings band to remain unchanged...more
In March, the UK government announced changes to the tax regime surrounding pensions as part of the annual Budget. In this piece, we take a deep dive into what these changes are, who they affect, what employers should be...more
UK Case Law Developments - Income tax consequences of pension-related payments in E.ON v HMRC - E.ON v HMRC concerned a large UK power and gas supplier, which paid certain lump sum payments, called “facilitation...more
UK COVID-19 Developments - UK Prime Minister’s statement on COVID-19 - On 31 October, the Prime Minister announced a number of measures designed to slow down the spread of COVID-19 to last for four weeks from 4...more
Every tax planner faces the challenge of identifying a tax strategy that provides for tax deferral and tax-favored distributions. Many taxpayers look to the Roth IRA, but the Roth is a limited option for high-net-worth...more