Gross pension contributionForums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA TX-UK Exams › Gross pension contributionThis topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 days ago by AmandaP.Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)AuthorPosts February 8, 2026 at 9:14 pm #724660 dangkhoa.nhhtdParticipantTopics: 54Replies: 39☆☆Dear tutor,I have a question regarding one exercise. How can we know that if a pension contribution is a gross number or not?The sentence in the exercise goes like this: “Jacob will contribute a total of £12,000 into Initial plc’s occupational pension scheme.”Thank you in advance! February 9, 2026 at 9:33 am #724666 AmandaPModeratorTopics: 1Replies: 125☆☆Occupational pensions paid by the employee are paid gross and are a deduction against employment income.Personal pensions are paid net of 20% income tax and so must be grossed up at 100/80 and are treated the same as gift aid donations. February 9, 2026 at 9:22 pm #724673 dangkhoa.nhhtdParticipantTopics: 54Replies: 39☆☆I see. Thank you tutor. February 10, 2026 at 9:20 am #724679 AmandaPModeratorTopics: 1Replies: 125☆☆You’re welcome.AuthorPostsViewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)You must be logged in to reply to this topic.Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In