There is no financial limit on the amount that may be contributed to a registered pension scheme. The maximum amount on which an individual can claim tax relief in any tax year is the greater of the individual’s UK relevant earnings or £3,600. (gross) If total pension input exceeds the annual allowance of £40,000 there may be a tax charge on the excess. From 6 April 2016 the annual allowance may be reduced by £1 for every £2 of adjusted income over £150,000 to a minimum of £10,000. |
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Maximum age for tax relief |
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74 |
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Minimum age for taking benefits |
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55 |
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Lifetime allowance charge |
– lump sum paid |
55% |
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– monies retained |
25% |
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on cumulative benefits exceeding |
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£1,000,000* |
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Maximum tax-free lump sum |
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25% |
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* Subject to transitional protection for excess amount. |