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    I'm in pension drawdown and not working. Can I still contribute to my pension?

    27 March 2023

    Question by Mark

    I'm in pension drawdown and not working. Can I still contribute to my pension (must any contribution be made only from work earnings)? I am 60 years old.

    My wife is also in pension drawdown. She has earned approximately £3k gross earnings this year. Can she still contribute to her pension? She is 58 years old.

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    Hi Martin,

    Thanks for your question. When you have no pensionable earnings the maximum you can contribute into a pension is £2,880 (£3,600 after tax relief has been applied) each tax year. This would be the same for you and your wife.

    Best wishes

    Chloe

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