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Do I get tax relief on pension contributions?

In general you do get tax relief on any pension contribution, this is why they are a good way to save for retirement.

This means that a £1 contribution will cost a basic rate taxpayer 78p and a higher rate taxpayer 60p.

Usually you simply pay your contribution and your pension provider will claim your relief from the tax authorities.

You can find details of how the Inland Revenue deals with pensions tax issues here.