The gradual withdrawal of the personal allowance for those with incomes of £100,000 or more, and the restriction of higher rate tax relief for pension contributions for those with incomes of more than £150,000 (from April 2011) will increase the tax burden on higher income earners giving a marginal rate of tax for some of 60%. The transitional provisions on pension relief have immediate effect particularly for those who usually pay significant annual contributions.
Khan Thornton, 14-18 Heralds Way, Town Centre, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5TQ