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Posted Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:58:24 GMT by ndtrigg Ntrigg
Hi, if you are a higher band tax payer and pay into a teachers pension each month is the higher band relief already given to you automatically, or do you need to declare this on a self assessment form? If so, how is this declared, do you just add the total amount you paid over the 12 months? I saw something about dividing by 80 and multiplying by 100. Thanks!
Posted Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:17:40 GMT by HMRC Admin 32 Response
Hi,
To confirm if relief at the higher rate is automatically applied to your Teacher's Pension, please contact your pension provider.
If it is not, relief can be claimed through regular PAYE by contacting us below ​​​​​​​or through your Self Assessment return if you file one.
Income Tax: general enquiries
You can read more on how to claim higher rate relief here:
Tax on your private pension contributions
Thank you.

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