BONUS EPISODE: How much can you pay into your pension this tax year?
About this episode
This bonus episode discusses pension contribution rules and limits for the 2026/27 tax year and their implications for retirement savings.
In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast , we cover the key pension contribution rules and limits for the new 2026/27 tax year , and what they could mean for your retirement savings. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and VP Personal Finance at PensionBee , Maike Currie, as they break down everything you need to know about: how much you're allowed to pay into your pension this tax year; the contribution limits that apply based on your annual income; making the most of government top-ups; and what the updated rules could mean for your long-term finances. Episode breakdown 01:00 What's the annual allowance? 04:55 Pension Lifetime Allowance scrapped 05:42 Exceeding your annual allowance 06:46 Using your carry forward allowance Further reading and listening To learn more about pension contributions, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee: Bonus episode: "I stopped paying into my pension for 20 years" (Podcast) Bonus episode: What does the 2026/27 tax year mean for your finances? (Podcast) E43: Who wants to be a pension millionaire? (Podcast) How to check your pension contributions (Article) How to use carry forward to make big pension payments (Blog) Making…
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