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Income Tax

Whether you are an employer or an employee, a higher rate earner or a married couple, find out how you are affected by 2012/13 changes to Income Tax by using our easy reference Personal Tax Chart. Prime’s trained experts can also advise you on the latest Company Car Tax, Benefits in Kind and Mileage Allowance rates while our Prime Paysolve team can even handle all your PAYE and NIC requirements, ensuring that your payments are accurate and on time.

Furthermore, if you are amongst the increasing number of UK residents who are considering working abroad, are you aware of how, and when, you manage your move could significantly affect your tax liabilities? Prime can provide valuable Residence and Domicile advice to ensure you comply with statutory requirements while benefiting from minimised liabilities.

INCOME TAX RATES	2012-2013	2011-2012
10% starting rate for savings*	£0 - £2,710	£0 - £2,560
20% on first/next	£0 - £34,370	£0 - £35,000
40% on income over	£34,371	£35,001
50% on income over	£150,000	£150,000
Dividends for basic rate taxpayers	10%	10%
Dividends for higher rate taxpayers up to £150,000	32.5%	32.5%
Dividends for income over £150,000	42.5%	42.5%
Trusts within relevant property regime**	50%	50%
Dividends for trusts within relevant property regime	42.5%	42.5%

* Restricted to savings income and not available if non-savings income exceeds starting rate limit.
** A standard rate band of £1,000 applies. Below this level income will be taxed at no more than 20%.

MAIN INCOME TAX RELIEFS	2012-2013	2011-2012
Personal allowance (for income up to £100,000)*	£8,105	£7,475
Personal allowance (age 65-74)	£10,500	£9,940
Personal allowance (age 75 and over)	£10,660	£10,090
Married couple’s allowance (where born before 06.04.1935)**	£7,705	£7,295
Income limit for age-related allowances	£25,400	£24,000
Blind person’s allowance	£2,100	£1,980
Enterprise Investment Scheme at 30%***	£1,000,000	£500,000
Venture Capital Trust at 30%	£200,000	£200,000
Rent-a-room tax-free income	£4,250	£4,250

* From 2010-11 the allowance reduces by £1 for every £2 of income above the limit, irrespective of age.
** Relief is restricted to 10%, subject to conditions.
*** Capital gains tax deferral relief also available.

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