Taxation of state pension
The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension.
Documents to download
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Direct taxes: rates and allowances 2001-02 (155 KB , PDF)
This paper sets out the main changes to direct tax rates and allowances announced in the Budget of 7 March 2001. It lists the principal personal allowances which will be available against income tax in the tax year 2001-02, and it outlines the conditions necessary for eligibility for these allowances.
Documents to download
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Direct taxes: rates and allowances 2001-02 (155 KB , PDF)
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