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£1m pension pot limit

Can someone please explain how this works for pensions that don't have a 'pot' e.g. teachers. Does the limit not apply or is it worked out according to some notional pot value?

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  • chucknorris
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    ViolaLass wrote: »
    Can someone please explain how this works for pensions that don't have a 'pot' e.g. teachers. Does the limit not apply or is it worked out according to some notional pot value?

    For the LTA I believe a multiplier of 20 times your actual annual pension is used, so up to 50k ( x 16 for the annual allowance).
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  • tigerspill
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    I think for defined benefits, you multiply your yearly pension by 20 and add on any lump sum or AVC/SIPPs etc.
  • kidmugsy
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    tigerspill wrote: »
    I think for defined benefits, you multiply your yearly pension by 20 and add on any lump sum or AVC/SIPPs etc.

    Yup: but it really ought to be 30 rather than 20 if it is to reflect the reality of the rates you can get on index-linked annuities if you have a DC pension. Otherwise it's just a stunt to give an advantage to DB pension members. You don't suppose civil servants and politicians get DB pensions?
    Free the dunston one next time too.
  • This is a bit out of date with the new budget rules but does this help

    https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/the-lifetime-allowance-for-pension-savings
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