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  • ExpandSession 1: You and the economy
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  • ExpandSession 2: Earning and spending money
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  • ExpandSession 3: Opening and using a bank account
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  • ExpandSession 6: Understanding the stock market
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  • ExpandSession 7: Income tax and national insurance contributions
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Income tax

Income tax is the tax you pay on your income. You may obtain your income from your employment, from letting a property or from self-employment.

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