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How much tax do we actually pay on our wages?
That’s not an easy question. In the UK there’s income tax, and national insurance – both shown on our wage slip. But also employer’s national insurance – which the employer pays, and isn’t visible on...
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The mini-Budget – is it true that the UK taxed high income more than other...
In his Budget speech, the Chancellor said that the UK had a higher rate of tax on high incomes than Norway. Is that true? How does the UK compare to others; and how was that changed by the Budget? How...
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In which country do employees pay the highest tax on their income? Is it the UK?
How does the UK1tax on employment income compare with other countries? It’s a simple question – but not straightforward to answer2. One way is to look at different tax rates. But the rates alone are...
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Updated: do Brits pay more or less tax on our wages than people in other...
How do UK/Scottish taxes on wages compare with other countries’? It’s a simple question – but not straightforward to answer. Looking just at rates is misleading. This chart1, for example, suggests...
View ArticleIncome and income tax by constituency
Here’s an interactive map showing incomes in each parliamentary constituency in 2020/21, shaded by median incomes. You should be able to zoom around with your mouse/fingers, and if you hover/touch a...
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