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\nTax relief is one of the key benefits of a SIPP. Learn how the rules work for SIPPs and other types of pensions.
\nJust like other pensions, investments in Self-invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) grow free from income tax and capital gains tax. But your SIPP tax benefits don’t end there.
\nYou also receive tax relief on your SIPP contributions. The Government tops up any money you pay into your SIPP and other pensions by 20%. Higher and additional-rate taxpayers can claim back a further 20% and 25% respectively via the self-assessment process. SIPP pension tax relief is limited by your annual earnings and the pension annual allowance.
\nTaxation depends on individual circumstances. Tax rules may change.
\nRead on to explore the key facts and figures you’ll need to understand SIPP contributions and tax relief.
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| How much each person pays into their SIPP | \n£8,000 | \n£8,000 | \n£8,000 | \n
| How much the Government adds | \n£2,000 | \n£2,000 | \n£2,000 | \n
| How much can be claimed back via a tax return | \n£0 | \n£2,000 | \n£2,500 | \n
| Total SIPP tax relief | \n\n £2,000 \n(20%) \n | \n\n £4,000 \n(40%) \n | \n\n £4,500 \n(45%) \n | \n
| Total amount each person pays out for their £10,000 SIPP contribution | \n£8,000 | \n£6,000 | \n£5,500 | \n
There is SIPP tax relief for non-taxpayers and children too. They’re allowed to make contributions of 80% up to the total earnings within the personal allowance or £2,880 net if their earning are below this amount. The Government adds a further 20% basic-rate tax relief which boosts their annual contributions into a Junior SIPP, SIPP or another pension.
\nWhether you’re getting tax relief on a SIPP or other type of pension, it’s vital to remember that certain limits apply. The tax relief you receive is restricted both annually and over the course of your lifetime.
\nLearn more about your SIPP tax allowances.
","contentType":null,"key":"d2b3071f-1de0-46ff-a038-18854c725206","properties":null},"settings":{"purpleBlockStyle":false,"contentType":null,"key":"72e7abd7-7175-4950-ae08-ae441ee77c58","properties":null},"blockType":"fullTextBlock"},{"content":{"link":{"url":"/accounts/ssas-pension","name":"Learn more"},"subtitle":"It’s easy to maximise your SSAS pension investments at Bestinvest ","title":"Do you have a SSAS?","contentType":null,"key":"96853596-a3e8-46ac-8c90-bea7fd790654","properties":null},"settings":{"purpleBlockStyle":false,"contentType":null,"key":"41b961aa-5e66-48e1-9414-c1ff1596dabb","properties":null},"blockType":"contentCtaBlock"},{"content":{"subtitle":"Speak to our pension experts for more information about SIPP* tax rules:","title":"Got questions about SIPP pension tax relief? ","contentType":null,"key":"59e0fa7f-39bf-47c9-bb8a-b4c581da06ac","properties":null},"settings":{"purpleBlockStyle":false,"contentType":null,"key":"388a26fc-1195-412e-a74a-f9f2b6f7edc5","properties":null},"blockType":"contactUsBlock"},{"content":{"faqs":[{"content":{"anchorText":"","answer":"When you pay into your SIPP your provider will claim and apply basic SIPP tax relief on your behalf. If you’re a higher-rate or additional-rate taxpayer, you’ll need to claim back the extra 20% or 25% via your self-assessment tax return.
","question":"When is tax relief added to a SIPP?","contentType":null,"key":"080537a3-b667-4742-9262-378363c97e4c","properties":null},"contentUdi":"umb://element/080537a3b66747429262378363c97e4c"},{"content":{"anchorText":"","answer":"Yes – the same is true for all pension contributions. It’s one of the useful benefits of a SIPP. Your money grows free from dividend tax, capital gains tax and income tax. Read more insights about dividends and capital gains tax by clicking on the links.
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