Sunday 20 April 2008

Effects of "10p" starting rate Tax Changes.

From the BBC News web story -

EFFECTS OF TAX CHANGES


Winners:
  • Most people/ with incomes of £18,000+
  • Under £18,000 but aged 65+ and therefore eligible for higher personal allowances
  • Under £18,000 but with young children and therefore eligible for child tax credits

Losers:
  • Under £18,000 and ineligible for working tax credits because under 25
  • Retired early and therefore ineligible for higher personal allowances
  • Part-timer working insufficient hours to qualify for tax credits
  • Different personal circumstances may affect final amounts
Source: PWC & BBC.

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