PENSION TAX · 2026/27
Tapered annual allowance calculator
Estimate the tapered pension annual allowance from threshold and adjusted income.
Estimated result
£0 potential excess
- Current-year allowance
- £30,000
- Taper reduction
- £30,000
- Allowance including carry forward
- £45,000
- Total pension input
- £45,000
- MPAA test
- Not selected
Carry forward requires membership of a registered pension scheme in each earlier year and uses the oldest year first. Enter the scheme-calculated DB pension input amount, not contributions.
SOURCES & REVIEW
Checked against official guidance
Last checked 14 July 2026 · Rule version GB-2026.27.1
GOV.UK: Pension annual allowance ↗COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is this an exact quote or tax return?
No. It is an estimate based on the inputs and assumptions shown.
When was this checked?
The method and linked official guidance were reviewed for the current UK release.