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Explain the basic principles of personal taxation of income.

Personal taxation is typically levied on all the financial resources of individuals, including income (whether earned or unearned), profit from operating as a sole trader or partner, inherited wealth, investment gains, and the value of assets held.

Describe the main sources of personal taxation.

The main sources of personal taxation include income (earned and unearned), profit from operating as a sole trader or partner, inherited wealth, investment gains, and the value of assets held.

What is the formula to calculate the marginal tax rate (MTR) for the given tax brackets and rates?

The formula to calculate the marginal tax rate (MTR) for the given tax brackets and rates is MTR = (Tax Rate) / (Taxable Income)

What is the personal allowance and how does it affect the taxable income?

<p>The personal allowance is the amount of income exempted from tax. It reduces the taxable income by the amount of the personal allowance before applying the marginal tax rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the marginal tax rates and how do they apply to taxable income?

<p>The marginal tax rates are 20% for the first £40,000 of income and 40% for taxable income above this. They are applied to the corresponding tax brackets in which the taxpayer qualifies.</p> Signup and view all the answers