The 40% Tax Bracket (+ 3 Ways to Avoid It)
Learn about the 40% tax bracket, how much you can earn before paying it and ways to avoid falling into the higher rate tax band.
Income Tax
Confused about income tax and the complexities of the UK tax system? Here you’ll find essential reading to help you learn more about income tax from the ground up including the UK tax rates, the systems in place to collect it and how it works on additional types of income.
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Income Tax Basics
- What Counts as Taxable Income in the UK?
- UK Tax Brackets and Income Tax Bands
- What is PAYE Tax and How Does It Work?
- UK Tax Year Explained
- Income Tax Allowances & Reliefs
Gift Aid
Savings & Interest
Additional Income
- How Tax Works on Cash in Hand Work
- How Much Can a Child Earn Before Paying Tax in the UK
- How Much Tax Do You Pay on Rental Income
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UK Tax Brackets and Income Tax Bands 2023-24
How the UK tax brackets work and how you pay income tax on your taxable income across different tax bands (including if you’re self-employed).
Income Tax Bands Scotland 2023-24
Here are the Scottish income tax bands and thresholds for the tax year 2023-24 which affect individuals resident in Scotland.
The UK 60% Tax Trap Explained (63% in Scotland)
Find out how the UK 60% tax trap works (which is 63% in Scotland), who has to pay the 60% tax rate and why in this post.
What is PAYE Tax and How Does It Work?
Find out more about PAYE, why it is put in place and how it impacts what happens to your pay before it ends up in your bank account.
ISAs Explained
ISAs are a tax-free way of saving money in the UK, designed to encourage individuals to save money. Find out how much you can invest, the types of ISAs available & what happens if you withdraw your money.
UK Tax Year Explained
Find out what the tax year is in the UK, why those dates are used and where to find out more about important tax dates.
Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) Explained
The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) is a scheme setup by HMRC to give registered charities extra tax relief if they accept small donations such as cash given in bucket collections.
What is Gift Aid and How Does it Work?
Gift aid is a UK tax incentive scheme that allows charities to claim back an extra 25% on eligible donations made to them. In some cases, the taxpayer making the donation can also claim a tax rebate on their tax return.
What Counts as Taxable Income in the UK?
Not all types of income are taxable. Find out what is classed as taxable income in the UK and what doesn’t count in this guide.