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UK Tax Basics
What Is Tax
Why does the Government Collect Tax
Tax is money that individuals and businesses must pay to the government to fund public services like schools, healthcare, and roads.
The government collects tax to pay for essential public services and infrastructure, like healthcare, education, transport, and social support, that benefit everyone in society.
Types of UK Taxes
The main types of UK taxes include income tax, National Insurance, VAT (Value Added Tax), and council tax, each covering different kinds of income, spending, or property.
The UK Tax System
The UK tax system is the set of rules that explains who must pay tax, how much they pay, and how that money is collected and used to fund public services.
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