Tax relief for pension contributions based on income levy?

[askalot]

Will the income levy be treated in the same way as the health levy as regards getting relief for contributions made to personal pensions?

i.e

In 2008 you got PRSI relief at 4% and Health levy relief at 2%. Will 2009 contributions qualify for an extra amount due to the income levy?

 

[BaileyMc]

Hi,

The Income Levy is calculated before relief for pension contributions i.e. on gross income. This is regardless of whether the pension contributions are paid through payroll.