Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is the method used to deduct income tax contributions from your pay. These contributions are spread across the financial year (April to April) and show up as deductions on your weekly or monthly pay slips.
The amount of tax you pay depends on your salary and everyone is entitled to an initial tax-free sum. For 2008/2009, the tax-free allowance for a single person under 65 is £6,035.
Income tax bands
Full details of tax bands for financial year 2008/2009 are as follows:
Basic rate: 20% Salary range: £0 - £34,800
Higher rate: 40% Salary range: over £34,800
Tax free allowances
Personal tax free allowances for financial year 2008/2009 are as follows:
Single person: £6,035
Single person aged 65-74: £9,030
Single person 75 and over: £9,180
Married couples’ allowance: £6,535
Married couple 75 and over: £6,625
Further links:
- Negotiating pay
- IR35 explained
- Pensions advice
- Find an IT job
Disclaimer: the information on these pages is provided for your information and reference only. Before making any important decisions regarding your employment or any legal matter, you should consult a qualified professional adviser who can provide specific advice based on your individual position.
