RPSM04100050 - Technical Pages: Taxation: Overview: Employer contributions are not a taxable benefit

Employer contributions are not a taxable benefit

[s201] [s307 & 308 ITEPA 2003]

Where an employer makes provision for retirement or death benefits under a registered pension scheme in respect of its employees, the employer provision is exempt from tax in the hands of the employee.

Where an employer makes a contribution to a registered pension scheme on behalf of an employee the contributions are exempt from tax in the hands of the employee.

Glossary ( RPSM20000000)