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ILSA, ILSDBA and permitted maximums

Date: 29 February 2024

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Key takeaways from this article

  • The Individual's Lump Sum Allowance (ILSA) is modified if a member has lifetime allowance protection
  • The Individual's Lump Sum and Death Benefit Allowance (ILSDBA) is modified if a member has lifetime allowance protection
  • Each lump sum has a permitted maximum that is tax-free

When a client takes a lump sum with a tax-free element, the tax-free portion is limited to the lump sum’s permitted maximum. Generally the tax-free portion will be limited by remaining Individual’s Lump Sum Allowance (ILSA) and remaining Individual’s Lump Sum and Death Benefit Allowance (ILSDBA). However this is not always the case. We have created a comprehensive grid that allows you to compare the ILSA, ILSDBA and permitted maximum for each type of lump sum including where there is protection.

ILSA, ILSDBA and permitted maximum grid

However, if you would simply like to know what the ILSA and ILSDBA is for each protection type, please see the below table.

Protection

ILSA

ILSDBA

No protection

£268,275

£1,073,100

Enhanced protection no PTFC

£375,000

£value of uncrystallised funds as at 5/4/24 - across all schemes

Enhanced protection with PTFC

£375,000

£value of uncrystallised funds as at 5/4/24 - across all schemes

Primary protection no PTFC

£375,000

For the purpose of PCLS and UFPLS it is £1,800,000 but for the purpose of death or SIHLS is is £1,800,000 + (£1,800,000 x factor)

Primary protection with PTFC

£375,000

For the purpose of PCLS and UFPLS it is £1,800,000 but for the purpose of death or SIHLS is is £1,800,000 + (£1,800,000 x factor)

Fixed protection 2012

£450,000

£1,800,000

Fixed protection 2014

£375,000

£1,500,000

Fixed protection 2016

£312,500

£1,250,000

Individual protection 2014

25% of IP amount or £375,000 whichever lower

IP amount or £1,500,000 which ever is lower

Individual protection 2016

25% of IP amount or £312,500 whichever lower

IP amount or £1,250,000 which ever is lower

Pre Aday pension credit

lower of £375,000 and (£268,275 x factor)

For the purpose of PCLS and UFPLS it is the standard £1,073,100 but for the purpose of death or SIHLS it is £1,073,100 + (£1,073,100 x factor

All other enhancement factors

£268,275

For the purpose of PCLS and UFPLS is the standard £1,073,100 but for the purpose of death or SIHLS it is £1,073,100 + (£1,073,100 x factor)

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It is based on Quilter's interpretation of the relevant law and is correct at the date shown. While we believe this interpretation to be correct, we cannot guarantee it. Quilter cannot accept any responsibility for any action taken or refrained from being taken as a result of the information contained in this article.