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Maximum member contributions describes, in practice, the effective ceiling on what a pension scheme member can pay into a pension in a tax year—typically the amount that can be paid while retaining tax relief. It is a descriptive pensions term rather than one defined in legislation. England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: Since A‑Day (6 April 2006) there is no statutory cap on what a member may pay (including additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)). However: - Tax relief on personal contributions is limited to the higher of 100% of relevant UK earnings or £3,600 gross a year. - Total pension inputs across all schemes are tested against the annual allowance (currently £60,000), with carry forward of unused allowance from the previous three tax years. - High earners may face the tapered annual allowance (threshold income £200,000; adjusted income £260,000; minimum annual allowance £10,000). - After flexible access to DC benefits, the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA) of £10,000 applies to DC inputs, with no carry forward. Exceeding the applicable allowance triggers an annual allowance tax charge. The allowance test includes employer contributions and DB accrual. Ireland: There is no statutory cap on payments, but tax relief is limited to age‑related percentages of...
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