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Learn about payroll taxes in the UK thanks to Horizons’ up-to-date guide.
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The corporate tax rate in the UK is 19%.
Employees in the United Kingdom must pay the applicable rate of income tax, based on their salary and location.
Up to £12,570 = 0% tax
£12,571 to £50,270 = 20% tax
£50,271 to £150,000 = 40% tax
Over £150,000 = 45% tax
Employees in Scotland:
Up to £12,570 = 0% tax
£12,571 to £14,732 = 19% tax
£14,733 to £25,699 = 20% tax
£25,689 to £43,662 = 21% tax
£43,663 to £150,000 = 41% tax
Over £150,000 = 46% tax
Employees in Wales:
Up to £12,570 = 0% tax
£12,571 to £37,700 = 20% tax
£37,700 to £150,000 = 40% tax
Over £150,000 = 45% tax
For example, an employee earning £65,000 in England would pay approximately £13,432 amount of income tax per year. The first £12,570 is tax free, they will pay £7,540 on the next £37,700 and then £5,892 on the remaining £14,730.
Employers must contribute towards National Insurance (including the Health and Social Care Levy), and these contributions total roughly 13.8% of each employee’s salary.
Employees must contribute towards National Insurance, and these contributions total roughly 13.25% on earnings above £190 per week and 3.25% on additional earnings above £967 per week
The tax bureau of the United Kingdom is called HMRC – His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.
There is no employer payroll tax contribution in the UK, but employers must make National Insurance contributions based on the employee’s earnings.
The payroll tax payment system in the UK is known as PAYE (Pay As You Earn). Employers are responsible for withholding income tax from their employees’ wages and sending it to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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