28/09/2026
One pension change that could be easy to miss...
Salary sacrifice has become a familiar and valuable part of workplace pension planning.
But from April 2029, the National Insurance treatment of pension contributions made through salary sacrifice is due to change.
Under the planned rules, only the first £2,000 a year of salary sacrifice pension contributions will remain exempt from employee National Insurance. Contributions above that level will continue to receive Income Tax relief, but employee NI will apply.
For those currently making significant pension contributions through salary sacrifice, 2029 is worth putting on the financial planning radar now.
There is still a window between now and April 2029 in which the current NI treatment applies; the important point isn't that everyone should suddenly change their pension contributions. It's that everyone's circumstances are different, and a change to the rules is a good reason to understand whether your current strategy remains appropriate.
If you use salary sacrifice to contribute to your pension, could this change affect you?
Get in touch with the team to discuss your circumstances.
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www.cornellandcompany.co.uk
The information provided is for general information purposes and does not constitute personal financial advice. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change.
Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited October 2026