In 2006, the UK tax burden was 37.1%, 11th highest of 30 OECD countries.
Burden of Taxation: International Comparisons (75 KB , PDF)
In 2006, the UK tax burden was 37.1%, 11th highest of 30 OECD countries.
Burden of Taxation: International Comparisons (75 KB , PDF)
In the 2024 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced the introduction of VAT on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This briefing discusses the background to the government's decision and the legislation to bring it into effect.
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.
This briefing discusses the two income tax allowances that married couples and civil partners may be entitled to claim.
