Budget Summary 2011


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

Earliest due dates for payment of tax


Income Tax  
Employment Most tax paid under PAYE
Interest, dividends Lower/basic rate liability usually settled before receipt
Untaxed sources, plus balance on employment and higher rates on investment income (self assessment) Payments on account for 2011/12 on 31.1.12 and 31.7.12 based on 2010/11 tax; balance due 31.1.13 with first instalment for 2012/13.
Capital Gains Tax 31 January following the tax year.
Inheritance Tax Normally 6 months after month of death.
Corporation Tax Large companies pay by instalments starting 6 1/2 months through the accounting period; small/medium companies pay 9 months and 1 day after end of period.