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Does my pension contribution qualify for tax relief?

Yes, all personal contributions you make to your Compound  pension qualify for a tax top-up from the government, which we automatically claim on your behalf. This basic rate tax relief is added directly to your pension and usually takes about 6 to 11 weeks to process.  

If you’re a higher-rate taxpayer, you can also claim an additional 20% tax relief through your Self Assessment tax return, on top of the basic rate tax relief we handle for you.    

Note: The following contributions do not qualify for tax top-ups:    

- Employer contributions into your pension    

- Payments from your limited company bank account    

- Pension transfers    Employer and business contributions are pre-tax, so they don’t receive further tax relief. Pension transfers aren’t new contributions, so they also aren’t eligible for tax top-ups.  

Risk warnings: Tax relief rules may vary depending on individual circumstances, and future rates may change based on UK tax regulations.

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