Despite speculation about further restrictions to tax relief on pensions in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, there were in fact no changes in this area. It has been reported that this was a symptom of the narrow “majority” the government currently hold.

Individuals can generally obtain tax relief at their marginal tax rate on up to £40,000 each tax year. Thus, for a higher rate taxpayer, a £10,000 gross pension investment costs only £6,000 after tax relief. For owner managers there is also tax relief in the company.

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