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Delay in SIPP crystallisation was maladministration, but no liability for later LTA tax; Pensions Ombudsman applies Khan v Meadows to limit duty; overall tax improved

Published on: 04 March 2025

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  • What were the facts?
  • What was the Pensions Ombudsman’s decision?
  • What is the impact of this Determination?
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Original news Mr R (CAS-54306-K6B1) – 26 October 2024. Summary

The Pensions Ombudsman dismissed a complaint concerning a scheme’s delay in crystallising pension benefits during a transfer, which the member argued caused higher-rate tax on future withdrawals and used more of his lifetime allowance than would otherwise have been necessary. Although the delay was held to be maladministration, responsibility for tax liabilities arising from subsequent crystallisation events did not fall on either the transferring or the receiving scheme. In addition, any loss he said he suffered was offset by growth in his fund over the period, which produced a larger tax-free lump sum and, in total, a lower tax bill. This decision is a reminder that a professional will not be accountable for every loss flowing from a breach of duty...

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