Response to the 2023 Budget
March 15, 2023
Speaking on behalf of the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, Andrew Pow said:
“The increase in the annual allowance on pension savings is welcome. Together with the recent announcement on retirement flexibilities and plans to remove the impact of inflation within the annual allowance calculation, this is a positive and long overdue change.
“While some high earning GPs will continue to be impacted by annual allowance charges, the changes announced in the Budget mean that the vast majority of GPs will no longer be affected.
“The changes will also ensure that in most cases, mid-career hospital consultants will not be impacted by annual allowance charges. That said, large pay increments above inflation may still lead to charges but at significantly lower levels.
“The abolition of the lifetime allowance, which means the lifetime value of pensions can grow without additional tax charges, may result in more GPs and consultants considering continued NHS service rather than taking early retirement.
“While some issues remain, the Budget announcement represents a positive step which will ensure our senior clinicians can now be less concerned with pension tax issues as their careers progress.”
ENDS