But Self Assessment remains the most straightforward way of claiming higher rate relief on pension contributions or charitable donations, especially for accountants and bookkeepers acting for their clients.

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Especially not when you already have an annual allowance in place to stop the highest earners making out like bandits on pension tax relief.

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Even in wealthier countries, changing life expectancy is putting pressure on pension systems.

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Households are eligible if they are either on pension credit guarantee, a means-tested benefit or on tax credits with an income below a certain threshold.

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The Authority had also arranged with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana to institute a Pension Sunday, which would have every first Sunday in October being used to sensitise members on pension related issues, Mr Krufi said.

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This is funded by levies on pension providers and its own investments, not the taxpayer.

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'While you get upfront income tax relief on pension savings, you do not get up-front relief from employee NICs on your own contributions.

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