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    income tax

    noun

    • 1. tax levied directly on personal income.
  2. Income Tax is a tax you pay on your earnings - find out about what it is, how you pay and how to check you're paying the right amount using HMRC's tax calculator.

    • Your Tax-Free Personal Allowance
    • Income Tax Rates and Bands
    • Other Allowances

    The standard Personal Allowance is £12,570, which is the amount of income you do not have to pay tax on. Your Personal Allowance may be bigger if you claim Marriage Allowance or Blind Person’s Allowance. It’s smaller if your income is over £100,000.

    The table shows the tax rates you pay in each band if you have a standard Personal Allowance of £12,570. You can also see the rates and bands without the Personal Allowance. You do not get a Personal Allowance on taxable income over £125,140.

    You have tax-free allowances for: 1. savings interest 2. dividend income, if you own shares in a company You may also have tax-free allowances for: 1. your first £1,000 of income from self-employment- this is your ‘trading allowance’ 2. your first £1,000 of income from property you rent (unless you’re using the Rent a Room Scheme) Find out whether ...

  3. Aug 18, 2024 · What is income tax? Income tax is a percentage of your earnings you pay to the government. Along with national insurance, it’s a fundamental contribution most earners make to the government’s financial resources. The government spends income tax revenue on public services including the NHS, welfare, education and state pensions.

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  5. Income Tax is a tax you pay on your earnings - find out about what it is, how you pay and how to check you're paying the right amount using HMRC's tax calculator.

  6. 2 days ago · Your taxable income is the amount you earn above the personal allowance (£12,570 2023-24 and 2024-25) and any other tax-free allowances you are eligible for. You may also be charged income tax on fringe benefits you receive as an employee, such as a company car or private health insurance.

  7. May 4, 2024 · Income tax in the UK is a tax imposed on individualsearnings, including salaries, wages, pensions, and rental income. The tax rates vary depending on the amount of income earned, with different tax bands and allowances set by the government each year.

  8. 2 days ago · Income tax is paid on earnings from employment and profits from self-employment during the tax year, which runs from 6 April to 5 April the following year.

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