Pension contributions in excess of earnings

Pension contributions in excess of earnings

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williaa68

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
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As I have started to do our tax returns for last year I have realised that my wife has made pension contributions in excess of her qualifying earnings - her employment income is a little volatile so I guessed and made a lump sum contribution at the end of the tax year but guessed too high. She has other income that would cover the contributions but it is investment rather than employment income and so as I understand it doesn't count. Will this just sort itself out in the course of doing her self-assessment return or do I also need to tell her SIPP trustee (Hargreaves Lansdown)? Advice appreciated!