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Here is a selection of the most popularly requested data. All figures are annual unless stated otherwise.

TAX YEAR 2007/08
Personal Allowances

General                                  £5225

Aged 65-74                            £7550

Aged 75 and over                    £7690

Age allowance income limit       £20900 

 
Income Tax Rates

£0 to £2230                  10%

£2231 to £34600            22%

Over £34600                 40%

 
National Insurance (self employed)

Class 2 - contributions (per week)        £2.20

Class 4 - Profits 0 to £5224                  0%

Class 4 - Profits £5225 to £34840          8%

Class 4 - Profits over £34840                1%              

 

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This is not an exhaustive list of all the tax rates and allowances. Further details are available from the HM Revenue & Customs website. To access this, please click on the link below:

www.hmrc.gov.uk

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