<p>MPs say ‘chaos’ at Capita-run scheme could mean some claims miss tax-free time limit on lump sum payments</p><p>Bereaved families could face “unconscionable” tax bills because of “chaos” in the civil service pension scheme, the government has been warned.</p><p>Some lump sum pension payments to families are only tax-free if made within two years of a scheme being told of the member’s death.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/21/bereaved-civil-service-families-tax-bills-pension-scheme-delays-capita-death-in-benefit-claims">Continue reading...</a>
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Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays
<p>MPs say ‘chaos’ at Capita-run scheme could mean some claims miss tax-free time limit on lump sum payments</p><p>Bereaved families could face “unconscionable” tax bills because of “chaos” in the civil service pension scheme, the government has been warned.</p><p>Some lump sum pension payments to families are only tax-free if made within two years of a scheme being told of the member’s death.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/21/bereaved-civil-service-families-tax-bills-pension-scheme-delays-capita-death-in-benefit-claims">Continue reading...</a>