RPSM03304120 - Scheme Administrator Pages: Protecting pension rights from tax charges: Benefit payments - tax-free lump sum over 25%: Reports to HMRC

Do I need to report the lump sum payment to HMRC?

Yes, in certain circumstances. You are required to report on the Event Report any pension commencement lump sum payments which are in excess of 25% of the member’s crystallising rights and total more than 7.5% (but less than 25%) of the standard lifetime allowance for the tax year in which the lump sum is paid.

RPSM12301090 sets out the information that needs to be reported on the Event Report.

A stand-alone lump sum of more than 7.5% of the standard lifetime allowance for the tax year also needs to be reported on the Event Report – see RPSM12301105.

Unless the scheme has wound up the report should be submitted by the 31 January immediately following the end of the tax year to which the payment relates.

Glossary ( RPSM20000000)