Police Pension Scheme (PO-7097)
Complaint summary
Ms Lott’s complaint against the Commissioner and Capita relates to their failure to inform her of the tax penalties on her retirement benefits when taking subsequent re-employment.
Summary of the Ombudsman’s Determination and reasons
The complaint should be upheld against the Commissioner because it had a duty of care, as Ms Lott’s employer, to have informed her of the tax implications of re -employment on her retirement benefits. Its failure to do so has led to Ms Lott incurring tax charges on her retirement benefits.
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