| Maximum annual tax efficient gross contributions to age 75 |
| - individuals |
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£3,600 or 100% of earnings to £235,000 |
| - employers |
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£235,000 less employee contributions |
| Maximum tax-efficient fund on taking benefits in 2008/09: £1.65m (rising to £1.8m in 2010/11). |
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| Only current earnings count for the 100% limit. It is no longer possible to use prior year earnings or to carry back contribution to earlier years. |
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| Most personal pension contributions are paid net of basic rate tax. Payments will rise from 78% of gross premium to 80% from 6 April 2008. |
