Pension Premiums

2008/09 and 2007/08
  • Tax relief available for personal contributions: higher of £3,600 (gross) or 100% of relevant earnings.
  • Employers will obtain tax relief on employer contributions if they are paid and made ‘wholly and exclusively’. Tax relief for large contributions may be spread over several years.
  • Any contributions in excess of £235,000 (£225,000), whether personal or by the employer, may be subject to income tax on the individual at 40%.
  • No carry back of pension contributions.
Back to Tax Rates 2008/09




Bayliss Ware Ltd. Chartered Accountants.
Registered office: 9 Stratfield Park, Elettra Avenue, Waterlooville, Hants, PO7 7XN
Registered in England. Company No.: 3180843
VAT Number: 675 9982 55
Email: info(at)baylissware.com | Telephone: 023 9279 9744 | Fax: 023 9279 9755