Tax Rates & Allowances - Pension Contributions
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Pension Contributions
| Maximum annual tax-efficient gross contributions to age 75 |
| - individuals |
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£3,600 or 100% of earnings to £50,000 |
| - employers |
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£50,000 less employee contributions |
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| Maximum tax efficient fund on taking benefits in 2011/12: £1.8m |
| Only current earnings count for the 100% limit. Most personal pension contributions are paid net of basic rate tax. |
| Extra contributions above £50,000 may use unused £50,000 limit of preceding three years. |
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