Pension Contributions


Maximum annual tax efficient gross contributions to age 75
- individuals    £3,600 or 100% of earnings to £245,000
- employers    £245,000 less employee contributions
Maximum tax efficient fund on taking benefits in 2009/10: £1.75m (rising to £1.8m in 2010/11 then staying the same until 2015/16).
 
Only current earnings count for the 100% limit. It is no longer possible to use prior year earnings or to carry back contribution to earlier years.
 
Most personal pension contributions are paid net of basic rate tax.