Higher Rate Tax Payer - How to reclaim ?

andychat

As a hgher rate tax payer I am aware that I should be able to reclaim the higher rate tax on my pension contributions. However, I am not sure how to go about recovering the tax. Would I simply need to contact HMRC or complete a tax return? Also, as this has gone on for several years, am I able to recover prior year's tax?

Thanks in advance for any advice

CLAPTON

what sort of pension are you paying into?

andychat

Company Defined Contribution scheme

CLAPTON

Are your contributions paid after tax has been deducted or before?

andychat

Contributions are paid before deduction of tax

andychat

Think I've got to the bottom of this issue. Spoke to HMRC representative, who explained that,since my pension contributions are deducted BEFORE tax is deducted, then effectively I am getting the correct tax treatment. No further action needed on my part. I appreciate your reponses. Thanks!