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low income pension contribution, are previous unused years available?

stoozie1
stoozie1 Posts: 656 Forumite
Hi,

In the same way as if above the annual allowance, one can use the last 3 years unused allowance, is there any provision to do this with the low earning contribution also? (2880/3600)

I have googled but perhaps using wrong search terms. :o
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  • ffacoffipawb
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    stoozie1 wrote: »
    Hi,

    In the same way as if above the annual allowance, one can use the last 3 years unused allowance, is there any provision to do this with the low earning contribution also? (2880/3600)

    I have googled but perhaps using wrong search terms. :o

    No I don't think you can.
  • stoozie1
    stoozie1 Posts: 656 Forumite
    diolch yn fawr
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  • ffacoffipawb
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    stoozie1 wrote: »
    diolch yn fawr

    Croeso 😄😄😄😄😄
  • bigadaj
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    stoozie1 wrote: »
    Hi,

    In the same way as if above the annual allowance, one can use the last 3 years unused allowance, is there any provision to do this with the low earning contribution also? (2880/3600)

    I have googled but perhaps using wrong search terms. :o



    The carry forward of unused allowance only applies if you exceed the current annual allowance and have sufficient earnings in this tax year, it's not a freebie allowing a tax boost to savings, you have to have earnt enough salary in the relevant tax year.
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