PPI: 30% single rate tax relief to boost saving

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The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has suggested a single rate tax relief of 30% would encourage more basic rate taxpayers to save for retirement with little cost to the government.

Low earners pay around 50% of pension contributions but receive just 30% of tax relief, while higher earners make 40% of total contributions and receive 50% tax relief. PPI director Chris Curry ...

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