Pensions analysis: In the determination of Dr D, CAS-70911-G6X6, the Pensions Ombudsman partially upheld a complaint by a member who incurred a large tax charge after withdrawing his entire pension benefits at age 75. As the member approached age 75, he failed to act on the scheme’s recommended options or to take tax advice and his funds were automatically switched to a cash fund at age 75. He then withdrew his entire benefits, resulting in the tax charge. The Ombudsman found that the scheme was not responsible for the tax consequences of the member's actions and so was not under a duty of care to advise the member on the tax consequences of withdrawing his entire pension at that stage. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks at the decision.
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