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How much can I earn before paying higher rate tax ??

ABN
ABN Posts: 293 Forumite
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Assuming the follow figures simplified to make the question easier :)

Interest from savings £12,000 (a) before tax £10,000 (b) after tax
Personal Allowance £5000 (c)
Additional job related allowance £6000 (d)
Higher Tax band starting at £34,000

Would it be
£34,000 + £5000 + £6000 - £12,000 = £33,000
or
£34,000 + £5000 + £6000 - £10,000 = £35,000
or
£34,000 + £5000 - £10,000 = £31,000

Thanks

P.S. When calculation income from interest do I need to make any allowance for ISA's PEP's etc or are they exempt from the calculation?

Comments

  • jem16
    jem16 Posts: 19,704 Forumite
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    As long as (d) is definitely an allowance and not a deduction, it would be your first calculation.

    Gross interest is added to your salary for a total of taxable income. Also added to this would be dividend payments if you have any.

    ISAs/PEPs can be completely ignored.
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