[F1579APensionsU.K.
(1)This section applies to any pension under a registered pension scheme (but subject to subsection (2) [F2and section 579CZA] ).
(2)This section does not apply to a pension under a registered pension scheme if and to the extent that, when it is paid, a liability to the unauthorised payments charge arises in respect of the amount of the payment (see section 208 of FA 2004).
[F3(3)Chapter 17 of this Part provides exemptions for certain annuities (see sections 646B and 646C: certain beneficiaries' annuities purchased out of unused or drawdown funds).]]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 9 Ch. 5A inserted (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), s. 284(1), Sch. 31 para. 6 (with Sch. 36)
F2Words in s. 579A(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 25(7) of the amending Act) by Taxation of Pensions Act 2014 (c. 30), Sch. 2 para. 25(4)
F3S. 579A(3) inserted (26.3.2015) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 4 para. 22
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 579A applied (6.4.2006) by The Pension Protection Fund (Tax) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/575), regs. 1, 41