2014/15 Tax return and SIPP

[onedsla]

Hi All,
Hopefully a quick one. I've filled out (but not yet submitted) my fairly simple tax return and it turns out that I need to contribute a further £900 to the deficit.

I had made pension contributions which were processed via PAYE and taken into account for the above.

From playing with the return, I find that had I invested £3k into a SIPP, I'd owe nothing (higher rate tax payer).

Question: Did I have to invest that £3k during last tax year, or can I do anything now to reduce the 2014/15 tax bill?
Many thanks!

[sumo69]

Pension contribution must be PAID in the tax year that you want any tax relief.

David

[onedsla]

Thanks - thought that was the case but nice to have confirmation.

Guess I cough up now and plot revenge for next year.