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Income tax computation

KPKushal poudel2y ago
Matt’s net income for the tax year 2022-23 was £116,000. What is the highest effective marginal rate of income tax that Matt will suffer in the tax year 2022-23? 40% 45% 50% 60% ... Ans . is 60%. please explain highest effective marginal rate of income means
MmrjonbainModerator2y ago#1
The tutor won't be able to answer at the moment- https://opentuition.com/topic/december-1st-2/
MmrjonbainModerator2y ago#2
It's basically to do with the fact that the personal allowance is withdrawn at the rate of one pound withdrawal for every two pounds higher than £100000. If net income £100100 then fifty pounds of personal allowance will be withdrawn on which no tax was being paid. Therefore 40 percent tax will be charged on £100 over £100000 as normal and 40% tax will be charged on £50 lost from personal allowance (0.4x £50=£20). So in total £60 will be charged on extra £100 over £100000.
KPKushal poudel2y ago#3
highest effective marginal rate of income mean???
MmrjonbainModerator2y ago#4
Effective tax rate for additional pounds of income at certain levels. With above it is equal to sixty percent.
MmrjonbainModerator2y ago#5
In terms of its implications, it suggests making pension contributions on earnings above £100000 is a good idea because of extra effective tax relief obtained.
JJill2y ago#6
Sorry I wan't around to answer the question. Occassionally effective tax rates are discussed but dont get involved in them in an exam.
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