Max Pension contribution query

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I'm setting up my pension contribution and would like to max it out. I'm in my 30's so that should be 20% according to revenue(https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/pensions/tax-relief-for-pension-contributions.aspx). My employer is also matching a contribution of 3%. My question is that on the application form it asks what my and my employer's contribution % is. Do I need to deduct the employer 3% or do I stick down 20%?

my contribution - 20%
Employer contribution - 3%

OR

my contribution - 17%
Employer contribution - 3%

Is it an occupation pension or a PRSA? With a PRSA the employer contribution is included in your percentage, but there are other rules for occupational pensions:

https://www.oneview.mercer.ie/content/mercersubdomain/global/en/oneview/plan-your-pension/retiring-soon/maximising-pension-contributions.html

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silent_spark wrote: »

Is it an occupation pension or a PRSA? With a PRSA the employer contribution is included in your percentage, but there are other rules for occupational pensions:

https://www.oneview.mercer.ie/content/mercersubdomain/global/en/oneview/plan-your-pension/retiring-soon/maximising-pension-contributions.html

It is a PRSA. The reason I'm asking is that the application form has a separate section for employer, employee contribution. So I'm a little confused.

Yes, it's counted - but the employer contribution is also counted as your gross income in calculating your allowable percentage, so it will work out at more than would be allowed otherwise.