Q: Is it fair for the government to change the tapered annual allowance rules just for the National Health Service?
A: One of the unforeseen consequences of the tapering rules is the far-reaching effects for all of those in public sector defined benefit schemes.
We have seen many articles recently regarding surgeons and clinicians refusing to take on extra hours and shifts to reduce the impact of the tax bills being triggered, and it is understandable that the NHS – already under considerable pressure – has lobbied the government for change.
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