Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, Paragraph 5 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
[F15(1)Amount A is to be calculated as follows.E+W+S
(2)If there is an assumed surplus in the pensioner’s earnings factor for the year—
(a)calculate the part of the surplus for that year falling into each of the bands specified in the appropriate table below;
(b)multiply the amount of each such part in accordance with the last order under section 148 of the Administration Act to come into force before the end of the final relevant year;
(c)multiply each amount found under paragraph (b) above by the percentage specified in the appropriate table in relation to the appropriate band;
(d)add together the amounts calculated under paragraph (c) above.
(3)The appropriate table for persons attaining pensionable age after the end of the first appointed year but before 6th April 2009 is as follows—
| Amount of surplus | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1. | Not exceeding LET | 40 + 2N |
| Band 2. | Exceeding LET but not exceeding 3LET - 2QEF | 10 + N/2 |
| Band 3. | Exceeding 3LET - 2QEF | 20 + N |
(4)The appropriate table for persons attaining pensionable age on or after 6th April 2009 [F2where the tax year concerned falls before 2010-11] is as follows—
| Amount of surplus | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1. | Not exceeding LET | 40 |
| Band 2. | Exceeding LET but not exceeding 3LET - 2QEF | 10 |
| Band 3. | Exceeding 3LET - 2QEF | 20 |
[F3(4A)The appropriate table for persons attaining pensionable age on or after 6th April 2009 where the tax year concerned is 2010-11 or a subsequent tax year is as follows—
| Amount of surplus | Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | Not exceeding LET | 40 | |
| Band 2 | Exceeding LET F4... | 10]] | |
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4A inserted (8.1.2001 for specified purposes, 25.1.2001 for specified purposes, 6.4.2002 in so far as not already in force) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), s. 86(1)(b)(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 2000/2950, art. 6; S.I. 2001/153, art. 2(a)
F2Words in Sch. 4A para. 5(4) inserted (26.9.2007) by Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22), ss. 10(3)(a), 30(3)
F3Sch. 4A para. 5(4A) inserted (26.9.2007) by Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22), ss. 10(3)(b), 30(3)
F4Words in Sch. 4A para. 5(4A) repealed (21.9.2008) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2008 (c. 16), s. 6(1), Sch. 2
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