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What is required to calculate total income before including any figures?

  • Exclude all pension income
  • Ensure all figures are gross figures (correct)
  • Separate benefits in kind from salary
  • Add housing benefits and child tax credits

Which of the following is considered taxable income?

  • Bank interest (correct)
  • Winter fuel payments
  • Child tax credit
  • Housing benefit

What is the role of employers regarding tax deductions from employment income?

  • They do not deduct tax from employment income
  • They pay the tax directly to employees
  • They only deduct tax from bonuses
  • They deduct tax using the PAYE system (correct)

What does the term 'benefit in kind' refer to?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of income included when calculating total income?

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What is the cash equivalent of a benefit in kind typically based on?

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Which of the following is a way in which net income must be addressed before calculating total income?

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Tax-free benefits in kind are subject to which of the following conditions?

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What is the deadline for submitting a paper tax return for the 2024/25 tax year?

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When is the first payment on account due for the tax year in question?

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Which of the following conditions allows an individual to avoid making payments on account?

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What is the due date for the second payment on account after the end of the tax year?

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What is the purpose of Making Tax Digital?

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Which statement accurately describes the General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR)?

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Which factor does NOT exempt an individual from making payments on account?

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Which of the following actions is included in the online digital tax accounts?

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What is the consequence of submitting a tax return after the deadline?

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Which type of arrangements fall under the scope of the GAAR?

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What is the property income allowance for individuals with gross property income below £1,000?

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What personal savings allowance does a higher rate taxpayer have?

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Which type of income is taxed first in the income tax calculation process?

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What is the tax rate for basic rate taxpayers on non-savings income?

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At what income level does a taxpayer become ineligible for a personal savings allowance?

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What is the maximum amount of dividend income one can receive tax-free?

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If an individual has non-savings income exceeding £5,000, which savings income tax rate applies to them?

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Which income type is taxed last in the tiered income tax calculation?

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What happens to dividend income that is within the dividend allowance?

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What is the tax rate on dividend income for higher rate taxpayers?

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What method does an employee use to pay income tax on their salary?

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Which taxpayer type is eligible for a personal savings allowance of £1,000?

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What is the purpose of self-assessment for income tax?

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What income is classified as savings income for tax purposes?

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Which of the following benefits provided by an employer are generally considered not taxable?

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What is the cash equivalent of a beneficial loan defined as?

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What amount of a termination payment is not taxable for employees up to April 2018?

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How is the taxable income calculated after deducting deductible annual payments?

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What is the personal allowance for the tax year mentioned?

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Under what condition does the personal allowance reduce for individuals?

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Which of the following individuals can claim Blind Person’s Allowance?

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What is the impact of the Married Couple’s Allowance on tax liability?

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Which of the following payments does not benefit from the £30,000 exemption?

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What characterizes a taxable benefit in kind?

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In what scenario would the employer have to apply tax on termination payments from April 2018?

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What is the maximum personal allowance that can be transferred to a spouse or civil partner under Transferable Marriage Allowance?

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What happens to the Blind Person’s Allowance if it is not fully used by the recipient?

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Flashcards

Total Income

The total amount of money you earn in a tax year, including income like wages, pensions, and interest, but excluding exempt income like benefits.

Net Income

Income that has already had tax deducted, usually in the form of a net salary, which is paid after tax deductions.

Gross Income

The original amount of income before any tax is taken off.

Grossing Up

The process of adjusting a net income figure to calculate the gross amount before any deductions.

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Benefits in Kind

Non-cash benefits received by an employee based on their employment, for example, company cars, private medical insurance, or cheap loans.

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Cash Equivalent of a Benefit

The cost to the employer of providing a benefit in kind to an employee.

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Tax-Free Benefits in Kind

Benefits provided by an employer that are exempt from tax, such as certain healthcare benefits.

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PAYE (Pay As You Earn)

The system used by employers to deduct income tax directly from employees’ wages.

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Trading and Property Income Allowance

Income from renting out property or running a business, below £1,000, is tax-free and does not require a tax return.

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Trading and Property Income Allowance (Over £1,000)

This allowance lets you deduct £1,000 from your gross property or trading income instead of calculating actual expenses, reducing your taxable income.

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Personal Savings Allowance (PSA)

This allowance lets you earn a certain amount of savings interest tax-free, depending on your tax bracket.

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PSA (Based on Tax Bracket)

Basic rate taxpayers are entitled to £1,000 of tax-free savings interest, while higher rate taxpayers get £500.

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PSA (Additional Rate)

Additional rate taxpayers (earning over £125,140) do not have a PSA.

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Dividend Allowance (DA)

This allowance lets you receive up to £500 of dividends tax-free, regardless of your tax bracket.

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PSA and DA (Counting Toward Limits)

Income within the PSA and DA is still considered towards the basic rate or higher rate limits when calculating other income.

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Non-savings Income

Income that is not from savings or dividends, such as wages or pensions.

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Savings Income

Interest received on bank or building society deposits.

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Dividend Income

Income from dividends received from companies.

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Progressive Income Tax

A tax system where the rate of tax increases as your income rises, ensuring those with higher incomes pay a proportionally higher share of tax.

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Income Tax Calculation Order

Income tax payable is calculated separately for each type of income (non-savings, savings, and dividends) and then added together.

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0% Starting Rate for Savings Income

The starting rate of 0% for savings income applies only if you have no or very low non-savings income (less than £5,000), otherwise, the basic rate of 20% applies.

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Income Tax Liability

The amount of tax you are liable to pay based on your total income.

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Income Tax Collection Methods

Tax can be collected either by directly deducting it from your income (like PAYE) or by you calculating and paying it yourself (self-assessment).

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Benefits Code

A set of rules within ITEPA 2003 Part 3 chapters 2 – 11 that dictates which benefits given to employees by their employers are taxable.

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Taxable benefits in kind

Benefits provided to employees that are subject to income tax.

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Beneficial loan

A loan that is either interest-free or provided at a lower rate of interest than the official rate.

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Cash equivalent of a beneficial loan

The difference between the interest calculated at the official rate and the interest actually paid by the employee on a beneficial loan.

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Termination payment

A lump sum payment made to an employee upon termination of employment, often used as a farewell or redundancy payment.

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Termination payment formula

The formula used to calculate the taxable amount of a termination payment, considering the employee's potential earnings during their notice period.

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Non-contractual termination payments

Payments made to an employee upon termination that are not part of the contractual agreement, such as ex gratia payments or damages for wrongful dismissal. These payments are subject to a £30,000 exemption from tax.

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Taxable Income

The amount of income subject to income tax. This is calculated by subtracting reliefs and allowances from net income.

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Relief

A deduction from income that reduces the taxable income amount. This includes the personal allowance, blind person's allowance, and married couple's allowance.

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Personal allowance

A tax-free allowance available to all individuals. It can be set off against income of any kind.

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Online Tax Return Deadline

The deadline by which you must submit your tax return online, usually on 31st January after the end of the tax year.

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Paper Tax Return Deadline

The deadline by which you must submit your tax return as a paper copy, usually on 31st October in the same year as the end of the tax year.

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Tax Payment Deadline

The final date to pay the income tax due, regardless of how the return was submitted, typically on 31st January after the end of the tax year.

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Tax Payments on Account

Payments made in advance towards your income tax liability, typically split into two payments.

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First Payment on Account

The first payment on account, due on 31st January during the tax year.

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Second Payment on Account

The second payment on account, due on 31st July after the end of the tax year.

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Balancing Payment

A final payment to cover any remaining tax liability for the year, due on the next 31st January.

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Exemption from Payments on Account

Payments on account are not required if your self-assessed tax from the previous year was less than £1,000.

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Digital Tax Accounts

A system where businesses and individuals manage their taxes digitally through online accounts.

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Making Tax Digital (MTD)

A government initiative aimed at streamlining the tax system with digital tools and online accounts.

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Study Notes

Income Tax Calculation Steps

  • Step 1: Calculate Total Income

    • Sum all income received during the tax year, excluding exempt income (e.g., housing benefit, child tax credit).
    • Include gross figures, not net. Net income must be adjusted to gross.
    • Examples of taxable income: salary, wages, benefits in kind, bonuses, commissions, tips, pensions, bank interest, dividends, rental income (excluding room rental schemes), trade profits, taxable social security benefits.
    • Employment income is typically paid net of tax (PAYE system).

  • Benefits in Kind (BIK)

    • BIKs are employee perks (company cars, insurance, loans).
    • Most BIKs are taxable at the cash equivalent cost to the employer.
    • Some benefits are tax-free (e.g., employer pension contributions, free/subsidized meals, parking, childcare, single mobile phone).
    • Termination payments (pre-2018): first £30,000 non-contractual lump sums were tax-free.
    • Termination payments (post-2018): taxable portion based on full notice pay; formula required, beyond this module's scope.
    • Non-contractual payments (e.g., ex gratia, wrongful dismissal) still benefit from the £30,000 exemption. Anything above is taxable.

  • Step 2: Calculate Net Income

    • Subtract allowable annual payments from total income.
    • Main deductible payments: interest paid on qualifying loans (for acquiring company/partnership interests, paying inheritance tax).

  • Step 3: Calculate Taxable Income

    • Income Reliefs:
      • Personal Allowance: £12,570 for the tax year, reduced by £1 for every £2 of net income over £100,000.
      • Blind Person's Allowance: £3,070 for 2024/25, added to personal allowance. Transferable to spouse/partner.
      • Married Couple's Allowance: Reduces tax liability, for those born before 6 April 1935. Transferable.
      • Transferable Marriage Allowance: Max £1,260 transferred; lower earner must have less than £12,570 income. Recipient must pay income tax at 20%.
      • Trading and Property Income Allowance: £1,000 allowance on gross property/trading income if under £1,000. If over £1,000, £1,000 is used as a deduction.
      • Personal Savings Allowance (PSA): £1,000 (basic rate) or £500 (higher rate) tax-free savings income.
      • Dividend Allowance (DA): £500 tax-free dividend income for all taxpayers.

  • Step 4: Calculate Income Tax

    • Tax Calculation Order:
      • Non-savings income, then savings income, then dividend income
      • Progressive tax rates: higher income = higher tax rate
      • Non-Savings Income Bands (2024/25):
        • Basic rate: 0 - £37,700 (20%)
        • Higher rate: £37,701 - £125,140 (40%)
        • Additional rate: £125,140+ (45%)
      • Savings Income Bands (2024/25):
        • 0% Starting Rate (for income less than £5,000).
        • Basic rate: Up to £37,700 (20%)
        • Higher rate: £37,701 - £125,140 (40%)
        • Additional rate: £125,140+ (45%)
      • Dividend Income Bands (2024/25):
        • Basic rate: 0 - £37,700 (8.75%)
        • Higher rate: £37,701 - £125,140 (33.75%)
        • Additional rate: £125,140+ (39.35%)

  • Step 5: Add Income Tax from All Sources

Income Tax Collection

  • Deduction at Source (PAYE): Employer deducts tax from salary. Employer pays to HMRC.
  • Self-Assessment: For non-employment income (e.g., self-employment). Taxpayer files tax return and pays.
  • Deadlines:
    • Online returns: January 31st following tax year
    • Paper returns: October 31st same year as tax year ends.
    • Tax payment due: January 31st following tax year.
  • Payments on Account: Two payments toward tax to be paid; ~half of previous year's self-assessed tax.
  • Making Tax Digital: online tax accounts, HMRC receives info from third parties (employers, banks).
  • Anti-Avoidance Provisions (GAAR): Designed to counter tax avoidance schemes.

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This quiz covers the essential steps in calculating income tax, including how to determine total income and understand benefits in kind. You'll learn about taxable income examples and the implications of various perks and allowances. Test your knowledge on tax regulations and make sure you're well prepared for income tax assessments.

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