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Annual Allowance

The Annual Allowance is the maximum tax relievable contribution that can be made to the member’s pension scheme.  This maximum is inclusive of any tax reclaim in respect of a member contribution.

The Annual Allowance for the next five years has been set as follows:

Tax Year
Annual Allowance (gross)
2006/2007
£215,000
2007/2008
£225,000
2008/2009
£235,000
2009/2010
£245,000
2010/2011
£255,000

If contributions made, exceed the Annual Allowance a tax charge of 40% will be levied on the excess amount by HMRC.  This tax charge would be levied against the member.