Are young workers meant to be taxed (in UK)?
I'm 17 so I'm classed as a young worker. I got my first payslip recently and I earned £672.75 BUT I was taxed £164.04 and I didn't think I would be taxed as I am in full-time education and under 18. Have I just got it wrong? Or can I claim back this tax somehow? I did try googling this but couldn't find an answer :(
Thanks for your help!
If you are a student who works, then you will unfortunately be eligible to pay Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in exactly the same way as the rest of the working population. However, you may be able to claim some of the tax back, as there is a minimum threshold for both Income tax and National Insurance contributions. If you earn over £97 a week you will have to pay NI. For income tax if you earn over £6.475 in 2010-11 tax year then you start paying income tax. If you work only during holiday time you can complete a P38 form from the Inland Revenue and you won’t have to pay tax on the PAYE system. For tax already taken you will have to complete a tax return at the end of the year April 2011 to reclaim any tax.
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