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CHAPTER IU.K. RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES
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C1Pt. 14 Ch. 1 (ss. 590-612) modified (31.3.1995) by Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8), ss. 18, 19(4), 31(2); S.I. 1995/631, art. 2
Approval of schemesU.K.
590 Conditions for approval of retirement benefit schemes.U.K.
F1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F2590A Section 590: supplementary provisions.U.K.
F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F2Ss. 590A-590C inserted by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), s. 75, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 18(4)
F3Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F4590B Section 590: further supplementary provisions.U.K.
F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F4Ss. 590A-590C inserted by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), s. 75, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 18(4)
F5Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F6590C Earnings cap.U.K.
F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F6Ss. 590A-590C inserted by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), s. 75, Sch. 6 paras. 4, 18(4)
F7Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
591 Discretionary approval.U.K.
F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F8Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F9591A Effect on approved schemes of regulations under section 591.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F9S. 591A inserted by Finance Act 1991 (c. 31), s.35
F10Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F11591B Cessation of approval: general provisions.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F11S. 591B inserted (retrospectively) by Finance Act 1991 (c. 31), s. 36(1)(3)
F12Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F13591C Cessation of approval: tax on certain schemes.U.K.
F14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F13Ss. 591C, 591D inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 61(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), s. 61(1)
F14Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
591D Section 591C: supplementary.U.K.
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F13Ss. 591C, 591D inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 61(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), s. 61(1)
F15Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
Tax reliefsU.K.
592 Exempt approved schemes.U.K.
F16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F16Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
593 Relief by way of deductions from contributions.U.K.
F17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F17Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
594 Exempt statutory schemes.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F18Ss. 590-594 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
Charge to tax in certain casesU.K.
595 Charge to tax in respect of certain sums paid by employer etc.U.K.
F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F19Ss. 595, 596 repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
596 Exceptions from section 595.U.K.
F20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Ss. 595, 596 repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F21596A Charge to tax: benefits under non-approved schemes.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F21Ss. 596A, 596B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 6 para. 18(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), Sch. 6 para. 9
F22Ss. 596A-596C repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 75, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F23596B Section 596A: supplementary provisions.U.K.
F24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F23Ss. 596A, 596B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 6 para. 18(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), Sch. 6 para. 9
F24Ss. 596A-596C repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 75, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
[F25596C Notional interest treated as paid if amount charged in respect of beneficial loan.U.K.
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F25S. 596C inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 93(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), s. 93(3)
F26Ss. 596A-596C repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 75, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
597 Charge to tax: pensions.U.K.
F27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F27S. 597 repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 76, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
598 Charge to tax: repayment of employee’s contributions.U.K.
F28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F28Ss. 598-599A repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36) (with savings in S.I. 2006/5072, arts. 1(1), 38)
599 Charge to tax: commutation of entire pension in special circumstances.U.K.
F29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F29Ss. 598-599A repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36) (with savings in S.I. 2006/5072, arts. 1(1), 38)
[F30599A Charge to tax: payments out of surplus funds.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F30S. 599A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 6 para. 18(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), Sch. 6 para. 12
F31Ss. 598-599A repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36) (with savings in S.I. 2006/5072, arts. 1(1), 38)
600 Charge to tax: unauthorised payments to or for employees.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F32S. 600 repealed (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the repealing Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), Sch. 6 para. 78, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)
601 Charge to tax: payments to employers.U.K.
F33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F33Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
602 Regulations relating to pension fund surpluses.U.K.
F34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F34Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
603 Reduction of surpluses.U.K.
F35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F35Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
Supplementary provisionsU.K.
604 Application for approval of a scheme.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F36Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
605 Information.U.K.
F37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F37Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F38605A False statements etc.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F38S. 605A inserted (with application in accordance with s. 106(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1994 (c. 9), s. 106(1)
F39Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
606 Default of administrator etc.U.K.
F40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F40Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F41606A Recourse to scheme members.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F41S. 606A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 15 para. 6(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 15 para. 6(1)
F42Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
607 Pilots’ benefit fund.U.K.
F43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F43Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
608 Superannuation funds approved before 6th April 1980.U.K.
F44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F44Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
609 Schemes approved before 23rd July 1987.U.K.
F45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F45Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
610 Amendments of schemes.U.K.
F46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F46Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
611 Definition of “retirement benefits scheme”.U.K.
F47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F47Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F48611A Definition of relevant statutory scheme.U.K.
F49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F48S. 611A inserted (14.3.1989) by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), Sch. 6 paras. 15, 18(1)
F49Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
[F50611AA Definition of the administrator.U.K.
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F50S. 611AA inserted (with application in accordance with s. 103(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1994 (c. 4), s. 103(1)
F51Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
611A Definition of relevant statutory scheme.U.K.
F49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F48S. 611A inserted (14.3.1989) by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), Sch. 6 paras. 15, 18(1)
F49Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
612 Other interpretative provisions, and regulations for purposes of this Chapter.U.K.
F52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F52Ss. 601-612 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3, Note (with Sch. 36)
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