2.2.1 Calculating Income Tax

This quiz tests your ability to calculate the Income Tax you should pay on an income.

Activity 2

Use the information you’ve just read to work out how much Income Tax would be paid by earning £26,850 (from employment or from a pension) for 2018/19 if you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

You might find it helpful to work out your answer using the following process:

Income from employment or pension £26,850

Minus personal allowance £ —————

Leaves taxable pay of £ —————

Basic rate ————— % on £ ————— is £ —————

Tax to be paid in the year 2018/19 is £ —————