Introduction to the tax system

This section contains a set of useful introductory guides designed to help you with your tax planning. For advice on procedures such as filing your tax returns, or a list of those all-important tax rates and deadlines, visit the guides of your choice.

An overview of the tax system including self assessment and the taxation of earnings from self employment.

	Personal tax
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