Finance Act 2009

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[F116(1)This paragraph makes provision for the extent (if any) to which the amount arrived at under paragraph 3(2) in relation to an arrangement is a pre-22 April 2009 pension input amount.U.K.

(2)In relation to a defined benefits arrangement or cash balance arrangement, a pre-22 April 2009 pension input amount is such proportion of what would otherwise be the amount arrived at under paragraph 3(2) as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, relates to the period beginning with 6 April 2009 and ending with 21 April 2009.

(3)In relation to a money purchase arrangement that is not a cash balance arrangement, a pre-22 April 2009 pension input amount is so much of the amount of the contributions within section 233 of FA 2004 as are paid in the period beginning with 6 April 2009 and ending with [F222] April 2009, other than any contributions paid pursuant to an agreement for the payment of contributions on a quarterly or more frequent basis.

(4)In relation to a hybrid arrangement, a pre-22 April 2009 pension input amount is the greater or greatest of the amounts under the sub-paragraph or sub-paragraphs applicable in relation to it.

(5)For this purpose—

(a)sub-paragraph (2) is applicable in relation to the arrangement if, in any circumstances, the benefits that may be provided to or in respect of the individual under it are defined benefits or cash balance benefits, and

(b)sub-paragraph (3) is applicable in relation to the arrangement if, in any circumstances, the benefits that may be provided to or in respect of the individual under it are other money purchase benefits.]

Textual Amendments

F2Word in Sch. 35 para. 16(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Special Annual Allowance Charge (Protected Pension Input Amounts) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/429), arts. 1(1), 10