...contd

 

From April 2008 the 22% tax rate will be reduced to 20%, however the 10% tax band has been removed.

NATIONAL INSURANCE  

Pay Per Week

National Insurance Rate

First £97

NIL

Salary over £97 and under £645

11%

Salary over £645

  1%

TAX ALLOWANCE

 

ALLOWANCE

AMOUNT

Basic (Age below 65)

 5,035

Age 65-75

 7,280

Age 75 and over

 7,450

Blind Person

 1,660

Married Couple

 see below

This allowance has been removed. The Over 65 rate below will apply to those whose 65th birthday was before 6th April 2000.

Age 65-75  6,065
Age 75 and ove  6,135
INCOME RANGE TAX RATE
0 - 2,150 of taxable income  10%
2,151 - 33,300 of taxable income  22%
anything above 33,301 of taxable income  40%