I don't do a Self Assessment - how do I inform HMRC about pension contributions ?

Albermarle

. That was the only thing I could find as well - and felt a bit daunted when it asked you what you thought your tax allowance should be.

It is true that being able to request a new tax code based on your own calculations , is not something that most people would be able or confident to do . However the personal tax account gateway can be useful for checking things and informing HMRC of salary changes , job changes etc although its user friendliness is still in the development stage I think.

AdamBrunt

thickasabrick said:

mvteng said:

sheslookinhot said:

I sent them a letter claiming additional tax relief 

I have had no response yet, as only sent in the letter on Tuesday.

I sent them a letter on 17th March claiming additional tax relief. Still waiting for a response.

Maybe i've been unlucky, but I never seem to be able to get through on phone or webchat.

I cant see anything in the personal gateway that allows me to request the additional relief. 

All in all pretty frustrating

Managed to get through on the 18th March (couple of previous attempts 50 minutes). Call was cut off just as I was confirming the contribution amount. Decided that old fashioned letter sent via Royal Mail would have to do this year.

Checking my account online today I can see this message.

Your Income Tax has not been calculated yet for 6 April 2020 to 5 April 2021

There is no need for you to contact HMRC about this.

Income Tax for 6 April 2020 to 5 April 2021 will be calculated over the coming months, usually between June and October. Your Income Tax will be updated when that happens.

Notes

claiming tax reflief on pension contributions for higher rate tax pay

Tel 03002003300

answer "pension tax relief"

"Are you calling about your own tax" answer "yes"

National Insurance Number

Full Name 

Postcode

Date of birth

"Are you a higher rate tax payer" answer "yes"

Make sure to use the the gross contribution figure (the amount you have paid in yourself, plus basic-rate tax relief).

If writing

Pay As You Earn and Self Assessment

HM Revenue and Customs

BX9 1AS

Check the up to date address 
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/income-tax-enquiries-for-individuals-pensioners-and-employees

That's good to know.

Hopefully that still works next year ☺️