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Pension Carry Forward Calculator 2026/27: Unused Allowance

Pension Carry-Forward Calculator

✓ Verified for 2026/27

Annual Pension Inputs

Current Year (2026/27)

Annual Allowance

Planned Contribution

1 Year Ago (2025/26)

Annual Allowance

Total Contributed

2 Years Ago (2024/25)

Annual Allowance

Total Contributed

3 Years Ago (2023/24)

Annual Allowance

Total Contributed

Total Max Allowance

£0

including carry-forward

Remaining Carry-Forward

£0

available for next year

Taxable Excess Contribution

£0

subject to annual tax charge

Unused Allowance Expiring

£0

unused from 3 years ago

Pension Allowance Allocation

Planned Contribution £0

Current Year Allowance Used £0

Carry-Forward Used £0

Remaining Unused CF £0

Total Unused (Expiring / Lost) £0

Used Allowance 0%

Remaining CF 0%

Taxable Excess 0%

Tax Year	Annual Allowance	Contributed	Unused Allowance	Carry-Forward Used
2023/24 (Yr 3)	–	–	–	–
2024/25 (Yr 2)	–	–	–	–
2025/26 (Yr 1)	–	–	–	–
2026/27 (Current)	–	–	–	N/A

ℹ️ Pension Carry-Forward allows you to make use of unused annual allowances from the previous three tax years, as long as you were a member of a registered pension scheme. The current year's allowance is utilized first. Any excess contribution that cannot be covered by the current year or carried forward unused allowance is subject to a tax charge.

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Verified for Accuracy (2026/27 Tax Year)

Fact-checked and audited by David Vance, CTA FCA, Chartered Tax Advisor & Accountant. Verified against official HMRC rules.

How We Calculated This

Input variables: Enter the relevant amounts, rates, or percentages in the form.
Real-time breakdown: The calculator applies HMRC rules and thresholds for the 2026/27 tax year to process the values.
Display outputs: The visual graphs, donut charts, and tables are compiled dynamically to show your net take-home and deductions.

Real-World Examples

Standard Scenario

A basic calculation applying standard UK tax bands and allowances.

Calculation runs based on standard HMRC rules.

With Pension or Deductions

Factoring in a percentage of salary sacrifice or pension contributions.

Deductions are calculated and adjusted accordingly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is pension carry forward and how does it work?

Pension carry forward allows you to make use of any unused annual pension allowance from the previous three tax years to make a larger contribution in the current tax year. This is particularly beneficial for high earners or those with fluctuating income who want to maximize their tax relief. You must first fully utilize your current year’s allowance (£60,000 for 2026/27) before using unused allowances from earlier years.

How many years of unused pension allowance can I carry forward?

You can carry forward unused allowances from up to the three previous tax years. For the 2026/27 tax year, this means you can utilize unused allowances from 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26. Unused allowance from a year further back than three years is lost forever.

Do I need to have been a member of a pension scheme in the past to use carry forward?

Yes. To carry forward unused allowance from a previous tax year, you must have been a member of a registered pension scheme at some point during that year, even if no contributions were actually made. If you were not a member of a scheme in a given year, your allowance for that year is £0 and cannot be carried forward.