Tax Matters

All teachers in the UK are subject to tax on their earnings and must also make a contribution to National Insurance (NI - See Health Matters). To its simpliest form, England has a staggered tax system, which essentially means - the more you earn, the higher the tax rate!

Tax Rates

Starting Rate 10% up to £2,150

Basic Rate 22% from £2,151 to £33,300

Higher Rate 40% over £33,300

In regard to tax and taxation, we don't profess to be experts and would rather not provide inappropriate or out of date information, so we ask that you do your own research by visiting the Inland Revenue Department : www.hmrc.gov.uk/

IR20 - Residents and non-residents: Liability to tax in the United Kingdom
www.hmrc.gov.uk/pdfs/ir20.htm#coming

Rates and Allowances - Income Tax
www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/it.htm

HMRC Residency (Tax matters for those not-resident in the UK)
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