PTAX Personal Taxation Income Tax Computation (Pensions, Gift Aid, Personal Allowance) FA2015
Objectives To be able to: Identify income which is exempt from Income Tax Determine a taxpayer’s personal allowance Compute Income Tax payable, making appropriate adjustments for: Personal Pensions Gift Aid Determine payments on account Determine penalties due for lateness and error
EXEMPT INCOME
Tax-free Income What investment income is free of tax?
Tax-free benefits What cash-based benefits are free of tax?
Tax-free benefits What other employment benefits are free of tax?
Other Exempt Income What other income is tax free? Questions EX1, EX2
INCOME TAX COMPUTATION Including: Personal allowances Personal pensions Gift aid
Personal Allowance (High Income) What happens to the personal allowance of high income taxpayers?
Adjusted net income What is “adjusted net income”
Personal Allowance (Age-related) What is the age-related personal allowance? Questions IT1, IT2, IT3, IT4
Gift Aid & Pension Contributions How does a basic rate taxpayer obtain tax relief on contributions to a personal pension?
Gift Aid & Pension Contributions How does a higher rate taxpayer obtain tax relief on contributions to a personal pension? Increase basic rate band by gross amount Questions IT5, IT6, IT7, IT9 (optional)
PAYMENTS & PENALTIES
When are Income Tax payments due? Payments on Account When are Income Tax payments due?
How much is each payment on account? Payments on Account How much is each payment on account?
Late Return What are the penalties for late submission of a tax return?
Late Payment What are the penalties for late payment of Income Tax?
Incorrect Returns What is the penalty for submitting an incorrect tax return? Questions PP1, PP2 19
HOMEWORK Read chapter 5 Tutorial book questions, 5.4, 5.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7