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Pension Tax Relief Calculator

Calculate the tax relief you receive on your pension contributions at your marginal rate.

Enter Your Pension Contribution

The amount you actually pay into your pension

How Pension Tax Relief Works

With "relief at source", you pay £80 and your pension provider claims £20 from HMRC (basic rate relief). Higher/additional rate taxpayers claim extra relief through Self Assessment.

Pension Tax Relief Rates

Basic Rate Taxpayer20% relief (automatic)
Higher Rate Taxpayer40% total (20% extra via SA)
Additional Rate Taxpayer45% total (25% extra via SA)
Annual Allowance£60,000

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