Topic 12 - Earnings Flashcards
who pays income tax or national insurance?
people who earn money from being employed or self employed
what happens with taxes or NI?
goes to the govt to spend on health pensions or benefits etc
definition of national minimum wage?
lowest hourly wage an employee can be paid
what is the minimum wage for those 23 years and older?
£10.42 known as the living wage
what is the maximum working hours
48 hours per week over 17 weeks
what is the most common weekly working hours?
38 and 40 hour a week
where does the maximum minimum wage not apply?
where 24hr staffing is require
- members of the armed forces
- emergency services
- domestic working in private households, like nannie’s
what are the 3 conditions regarding holidays and breaks?
- an employee who works 5 days a week is entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday
- employees are entitled to 1 day off per week
- if the working day is 6 hours employees are entitled to a break of 20 minutes rest
how does income tax work? (3)
- paid on earned and unearned income
- according to how much individual income is
- personal allowance of £12.5k is tax free
what are the 4 income tax bands called?
- personal allowance
- basic rate
- higher rate
- additional rate
What is the taxable income and tax rate of personal allowance?
up to £12,570
0%
What is the taxable income and tax rate of basic rate?
£12,571 to £50,270
20%
What is the taxable income and tax rate of higher rate?
£50,271 to £150,000
40%
What is the taxable income and tax rate of additional rate?
over £150,000
45%
What is a personal savings allowance?
Basic tax rate payers have £1,000 before they must pay income tax
What does NI stand for?
National Insurance