PSI8.3.23 - Commutation for Triviality or Serious Ill Health: Tax Charge under Section 599 ICTA 1988


(This archived guidance relates to HMRC discretionary practice before the 6th April 2006. For current guidance on Registered Pension Schemes see the Registered Pension Schemes Manual)

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Commutation of entire pensions in special circumstances may give rise to a tax charge under section 599 ICTA 1988. If you receive an enquiry asking whether, or how much, tax should be charged refer the file to Compliance Audit Section.