Summer Budget 2010


Introduction

Main Income Tax reliefs

Income Tax Rates and Bands

Car Benefit Assessment

Tax Free Mileage Allowances

National Insurance Contributions

Pension Contributions

Inheritance Tax

Important Annual Limits

Value Added Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Corporation Tax

Main Capital Allowances

Stamp Duty & Stamp Duty Land Tax

Earliest due dates for payment of tax

Pension Contributions


Maximum annual tax-efficient gross contributions to age 75
- individuals    £3,600 or 100% of earnings to £255,000
- employers    £255,000 less employee contributions
 
Maximum tax efficient fund on taking benefits in 2010/11: £1.8m
Only current earnings count for the 100% limit. Most personal pension contributions are paid net of basic rate tax. Extra contributions over £20,000 by those with income over £130,000 may suffer a clawback of relief.