Can I deduct my pension contributions from my income figure?

nicklenora

I have previously been advised by HMRC that my employer has a non net pay pension arrangement and therefore I can deduct my pension contributions from the income figure on my P60. This year HMRC have queried my renewal claim and told me I cannot deduct my pension contributions unless I have a private pension. Has there been a change in what is deductable? I used to get a set of notes with my renewal pack that stated I could deduct my contributions but this year’s letter is worded differently. Should I challenge this decision?

nicklenora

Sorry, that Tax Credits renewal to be specific

calcotti

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-credits-working-out-income

Step 2: what to take off your gross pay

Any pension contributions made to a registered scheme not paid through an employer Any pension contributions made to a registered scheme paid through an employer out of your net income, for example after tax and national insurance has been paid	Include any tax relief due, there is a working sheet you can use to work out your pension contributions. For advice on tax relief due contact your pension provider Include any tax relief due, there is a working sheet you can use to work out your pension contributions. For advice on tax relief due contact your pension provider.