Tax relief and illustrations - part 1
In this lesson, you'll learn how pension tax relief works and what contributions actually qualify for relief—a key concept for the TX paper.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Tax relief on pension contributions
- 0:25 Maximum relief calculation explained
- 1:30 Charlotte's contribution tax relief example
- 2:44 Ahmed's contribution tax relief example
About this lesson
You'll discover who can contribute to a pension, the maximum relief available (the higher of £3,600 or relevant earnings), and crucially, which types of income count toward that limit. Through worked examples with Charlotte and Ahmed, you'll see how to identify relevant earnings (employment income and trade profits only) and spot common traps—like gifts and savings income—that don't qualify for relief even though they can be contributed. This foundation is essential for tackling pension questions accurately in your exam.
Duration: 3m
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