Income Tax


Rates 2010/11 2009/10
Starting rate band of 10% on savings income up to* £2,440 £2,440
Basic rate of 20% on income up to
£37,400 £37,400
Higher rate of 40% on income
£37,401-
£150,000
£37,401
and over
Additional rate of 50% on income over £150,000 N/A
    
Dividends for: basic rate taxpayers 10% 10%
  higher rate taxpayers 32.5% 32.5%
  additional rate taxpayers 42.5% N/A
    
Trusts: standard rate band generally £1,000 £1,000
  dividends (rate applicable to trusts) 42.5% 32.5%
  other income (rate applicable to trusts) 50% 40%
       
Pre-owned assets tax minimum taxable as income £5,000 £5,000
   
* Not available if taxable non-savings income exceeds starting rate band

 


© 22 June 2010. For general information only. Subject to the Finance Act 2010. It is recommended you seek competent professional advice before acting.

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Levels, bases of and reliefs from taxation may be subject to change.