Paragraph A2 F1
Benefit crystallisation event 1 occurs in relation to an individual if sums or assets held for the purposes of a money purchase arrangement under any of the relevant pension schemes are designated as available for the payment of drawdown pension to the individual.
Benefit crystallisation event 2 occurs in relation to an individual if the individual becomes entitled to a scheme pension under any of the relevant pension schemes.
Benefit crystallisation event 3 occurs in relation to an individual if the individual, having become so entitled, becomes entitled to payment of the scheme pension, otherwise than in excepted circumstances, at an increased annual rate which—
exceeds the threshold annual rate, and
exceeds by more than the permitted margin the rate at which it was payable on the day on which the individual became entitled to it.
Benefit crystallisation event 4 occurs in relation to an individual if the individual becomes entitled to a lifetime annuity purchased under a money purchase arrangement under any of the relevant pension schemes.
Benefit crystallisation event 6 occurs in relation to an individual if the individual becomes entitled to a relevant lump sum under any of the relevant pension schemes.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 32 paras. A1, A2 and cross-headings inserted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 13(4), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17)
Notes on Schedule 32
Textual amendments
- F1
Word in Sch. 32 heading omitted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by virtue of Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 13(3), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17)
- F2
Words in Sch. 32 shoulder note substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 13(2), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17)
Modifications
- C1
Sch. 32 modified (6.4.2006) by The Pensions Schemes (Application of UK Provisions to Relevant Non-UK Schemes) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/207), regs. 1(1), 16
- C2
Sch. 32 applied (6.4.2006) by The Pension Protection Fund (Tax) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/575), regs. 1, 23(5)