UK Tax Calculation:
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After tax salary is the amount of money you take home after deductions for income tax, National Insurance, and any other mandatory deductions like student loan repayments.
The calculator uses the following formula:
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Details: UK income tax is calculated using a progressive system with different rates for different income bands. The standard personal allowance is £12,570 (2023/24 tax year).
Tips: Enter your gross annual salary in GBP, select your tax code (default is 1257L), and choose your student loan plan if applicable.
Q1: What is the personal allowance?
A: The personal allowance is the amount you can earn before paying income tax (£12,570 for 2023/24).
Q2: How is National Insurance calculated?
A: NI is 12% on earnings between £12,576 and £50,268, and 2% on earnings above £50,268.
Q3: What are the student loan thresholds?
A: Plan 1: £22,015, Plan 2: £27,295, Plan 4: £27,660 (2023/24).
Q4: Does this include pension contributions?
A: No, this calculator doesn't account for pension contributions which may affect your take-home pay.
Q5: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a good estimate but your actual take-home pay may vary based on specific circumstances.