Pension Tax Relief Limits and Employer Contributions

[Zenith63]

I was due a bonus previously and asked my employer would they just put it into my pension and I was told the same thing, it would be deemed a salary sacrifice so it wasn’t an option.

I’d imagine that would be a very clear case of salary sacrifice to Revenue.

Worth speaking to your accountant though to plan for next time. My understanding is that bonuses can indeed go through as ER contributions, I’d guess it’s just a matter of formally agreeing it in your contract negotiation next time around.