Analysis: Tax relief rethink urged

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Yesterday (March 3), the government closed its consultation on plans to restrict higher-rate tax relief on pension contributions from April 2011.

The proposals - originally announced in last year's budget and extended in December's pre-budget report - will see tax relief gradually tapered away so that for those earning above £180,000 it is w...

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