Tax in the UK
You are required to pay tax when you work in the UK regardless of whether you are a temporary or permanent employee. Income tax (known as PAYE) brackets in the UK are staggered based on your earnings.
- If you work less than a full tax year you will quite possibly be due a tax rebate.
- The tax year begins on 5 April each year.
- Telephone HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on 0845 070 3703 or visit http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/.
What is a National Insurance Number?
- National Insurance (NI) is automatically deducted from your salary and pays for pensions and health services in the UK.
- It is completely separate to income tax (PAYE).
- Every person resident in the UK has a NI number.
- Numbers are issued by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and obtaining a number can be a frustrating experience.
- However, provided that you have started the process, it will not affect your day-to-day life.
- You will continue to be paid and you will continue to have access to health services while your details are being processed (this can easily take 6-8 weeks).
