Policy paper

Abolishing the pensions lifetime allowance

This measure delivers the changes necessary to abolish the pensions lifetime allowance from the tax year 2024 to 2025 onwards, as announced at Spring Budget 2023.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 18 July 2023
• Last updated: 18 July 2023 — See all updates

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Abolition of the Lifetime Allowance

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This measure applies to all members of registered pension schemes. From 6 April 2024, it abolishes the lifetime allowance from pension tax legislation. It therefore limits the total amount of tax-free cash an individual can receive to a maximum of £268,275, unless they hold a valid lifetime allowance or lump sum protection.

It also limits the total amount of lump sums an individual can receive before marginal rate taxation applies to £1,073,100, unless they hold a valid lifetime allowance protection. The measure ensures that receipt of regular pension income does not contribute towards either of these limits.

Published 18 July 2023
Last updated 18 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 18 July 2023

   A tax information and impact note about the abolition of the lifetime allowance for pensions has been added.

2. 18 July 2023

   First published.