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The tax system in England and Wales and how it affects you.
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TaxAid is a charity that gives tax advice to people on low income and HMRC could not solve their tax problem. Includes links to information to the best organisation that could help with their tax problem.
Income Tax is a tax on income. Information about the types of income you do and don't have to pay tax on, how to pay Income Tax and how to work out whether you are paying the right amount.
A tax code is used by your employer or pension provider to calculate the amount of tax to deduct from your pay or pension. If you have the wrong tax code you could end up paying too much or too little tax.
If you get a coding notice it helps to be able to check that it is right. Explains what pay as you earn (PAYE) is, what is on a coding notice, what all the letters and numbers mean and how to work out your tax using your code number.
Provides basic information for older people on the UK's system on tax, how it affects you, and how to deal with HMRC. Also links to guides on specifc tax topics such as completing your own tax return and tax on bereavement.
Tax information for students including tax essentials, tax refunds, the tax implications of being a volunteer or trainee or receiving sponsorship, scholarships, bursaries and loans.
This information explains how to complete a tax return, including information on deadlines, sanctions, and paperwork that you might need. It also explains what you can do if there are problems with the returns you have submitted.