RPSM05300020 - Scheme Administrator Pages: Contributions and tax relief: Member contributions - overview

Overview

There are no HMRC imposed limits on the level of contributions that members can make into registered pension schemes. So it will, for example, be possible for a member to contribute more than 100% of their earnings in any tax year into the scheme providing the arrangement concerned is able or willing to accept such an amount.

Tax relief on member contributions will be available on up to 100% of their relevant UK earnings. In some circumstances it will be possible for a member to contribute £3,600 and receive tax relief if their relevant UK earnings are less than £3,600 (or nil). See RPSM05100000 for details on tax relief.

However tax relief on member contributions is not available to any scheme member who is aged 75 or over.

Glossary ( RPSM20000000)