Taxation Report: UK Tax System, Liabilities and Calculations

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK taxation system. It begins with an introduction to the UK tax environment, outlining the purpose and types of taxes, including income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. The report details the roles and responsibilities of tax practitioners, emphasizing their advisory services and compliance duties, as well as the tax obligations of payers and the implications of non-compliance. The report then proceeds to calculate personal tax liabilities for both employed and self-employed individuals, including relevant income, expenses, allowances, and tax payable, along with payment dates. Furthermore, it covers corporation tax liabilities, detailing the calculation of chargeable profits, tax liabilities, and adjustment of income tax deductions. The report also addresses capital gains tax for individuals and businesses, including chargeable assets, calculation of gains and losses, and the calculation of capital gains tax payable. The report concludes with a summary of the key findings and references.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................4
TASK 1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TAX PRACTITIONER.......................................4
1.1 UK tax environment..............................................................................................................4
1.2 Role and responsibilities of the tax practitioner....................................................................6
1.3 Tax obligations of tax payers or their agents and the implications of non- compliance.......7
TASK 2: PERSONAL TAX LIABILITIES - INDIVIDUALS &PARTNERSHIPS............................7
2.1 Calculation of relevant income, expenses and allowances...................................................7
2.2 Calculation of taxable amount and tax payable for employed and self-employed, payment
date..............................................................................................................................................9
Taxable income and tax payable of individual............................................................................9
2.3 Documentation and tax.......................................................................................................10
returns.......................................................................................................................................10
TASK 3: CORPORATION TAX LIABILITIES................................................................................11
3.1 Calculation of chargeable profits........................................................................................11
3.2 Calculation of tax liabilities and due payment dates...........................................................12
3.3 Explanation of adjustment of income tax deductions.........................................................13
TASK 4: CAPITAL GAINS TAX FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES.................................14
4.1 Chargeable assets................................................................................................................14
4.2 Calculation of capital gains and losses................................................................................14
4.3 Calculation of capital gains tax payable..............................................................................15
CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................16
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................17
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INTRODUCTION
The UK government aims to make its taxation system as one of the simpler and transparent
to suit with the environment under globalization and modern business practices. It is for the purpose
of making the system more of an asset rather than a liability on companies and individuals. The
following report is prepared to gain understanding on the tax system in UK with focus on tax
collection methods, types of taxes, obligations and implications of non compliance. The report also
includes calculation of tax liabilities for employed and self employed individuals along with
payment dates. Furthermore, incomes, expenses and tax liabilities as well as deductions for
companies are also calculated.
TASK 1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TAX PRACTITIONER
1.1 UK tax environment
Purpose and types of taxes
The purpose of tax collection is for three important reasons - to raise revenue, to promote
redistribution of income and wealth as well as to study the production and consumption of goods in
context with negative externalities (Abdo, 2010). Taxes are the sources of revenue for the
government which are used for the economic development of the country. It is a compulsory
contribution levied by the national government on individual, firms, properties. The tax is collected
through direct and direct methods. Direct taxes are paid on income earned while indirect taxes are
levied on the expenditure. The tax payment system in UK is divided into four major types
description of which is as follows-
Income tax
Income tax is chargeable on the income or profits earned by the individual through
commercial or employment activities. General rate of income tax is 20% but it is proportionate in
nature. It is because, 40% tax is payable on income more than 31785. However, individuals are
entitled to take benefit of personal allowance to reduce tax obligation.
Corporation tax
Corporation tax is payable by companies having separate legal entity on the chargeable
profits earned by them through business activities. In provisions of corporation tax association,
unincorporated entities, clubs and societies are covered.
Capital gain tax
This tax is payable on transfer of movable or immovable property by one party to the
another. In order to avoid double taxation, amount of profit is considered for tax instead of revenue
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earned by them.
Inheritance tax
This tax is payable when property or other monetary benefit is received by the individual on
the account of death on any person. However, this tax liability is supported by various exemptions
and tax brackets.
Different methods of tax collection
Description of different methods of tax collection is enumerated below- PAYE Tax - individual receiving pension through employers to other sources entitled for tax
payment. This tax is automatically deducted from the pay.
 Self Assessment tax return - Individual need to pay taxes if they are -
 self employed as a business partner, director, trustee
 rental income
 taxable foreign income
 receiving other untaxed income
Tax legislation
UK tax legislation is set by the government and HMRC through Acts of Parliament and
Statutory Instruments. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for tax
collection in UK. The non ministerial unit of government of UK is also responsible for payment of
state support and administration of regulations. The department is authorised to collect all forms of
tax payment and to ensure the safe flow of money through collection, compliance and enforcement
of laws and regulations. It was established with the purpose to ensure availability of money for
public services in UK and to help individuals and families in terms of financial support (Leicester,
2006). HMRC works on six main objectives which are as follows -
 To maximise the revenue for public services and for increasing the credits and payment to
individuals and businesses.
 To maximise the return to tax payers against their payments.
 To improve the customer experience and business environment in UK through cost
reduction.
 To improve the performance of IT service.
 To improve relation with stakeholders.
 To improve the capacity and build a healthy business environment for HMRC (Parry and
Small, 2005).
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1.2 Role and responsibilities of the tax practitioner
The tax practitioner plays an important role in maintaining the tax compliance. Description
of their roles of responsibilities is as follows- Dealing with inland revenue- The tax practitioner should comply with all the requirements
set by HMRC. For this aspect, they deal with the inland revenue on the behalf of their
clients. Advisory services- The roles and responsibilities of tax payers includes advising on regular
tax payment as per the rules and availing benefits in the form of tax relief and deductions.
It is because; the tax practitioner is acting as an agent for the tax payer. They guide tax
payers on tax saving methods in order to increase their income and to reduce liability
(Devereux, Griffith and Klemm, 2004). Computation of tax obligation of tax payer- The practitioner must act in professional
manner to maintain the due diligence of rules and accuracy of tax liabilities for their clients
(Finney, 2010). By considering their financial information, tax practitioners are required to
compute tax obligation. Tax payers are required to maintain and follow ethics as well as
duties while calculating tax liabilities for their clients.
 Confidentiality- Tax practitioners must not use information of tax payer for unethical
aspect or to earn unjust profit.
He is not the one to be held liable for late submission or late payments but he has to record and
store all the paper filled.
1.3 Tax obligations of tax payers or their agents and the implications of non- compliance
Obligation of tax payer
The individuals and businesses are responsible to ensure that they prepare and maintain
records of financial transactions to calculate the tax liability. They must act as a responsible, honest
and knowledgeable citizen to fulfil liabilities due on their part. The obligations of tax payers range
from maintaining proper records and calculation of correct tax liabilities while also availing the
benefits of tax deductions, allowance and reliefs (Abdo, 2010). It is also their liability to inform the
department or officials if any of their known individual or businesses comes under the tax liability
but is not paying the due return.
Obligation of tax agent
 To be honest with their tax payments.
 To maintain the appropriate records.
 To pay regular tax as they due upon.
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 To be cooperative with government departments and official for requirement of any
documents and records (Bond, Devereux and Klemm, 2005).
Implications of non-compliance
The implication for non compliance of tax payment and for the fulfilment of tax liabilities
results in the form of strict actions by HMRC. The government department take enforcement action
for the non payment of tax payment (Feng and et.al., 2010). The action can be taken in any of the
following manner -
 Due tax can be collected from the earnings or pension.
 Take the help of debt collection agencies.
 Take the ownership of asset owned by the tax payer.
 Take legal action.
 Declare the individual or business as solvent.
A tax year runs from 6th of April to 5th of April next year. There are due dates as 31 October or 31
January only on line. If the tax return is filled late than £100 fine is to be paid if no later than 3
months. You are liable to pay more if tax return is sent at a later date or if you pay your tax bill late.
TASK 2: PERSONAL TAX LIABILITIES - INDIVIDUALS &PARTNERSHIPS
2.1 Calculation of relevant income, expenses and allowances
Case example for employed
Ms. Michelle is working full time for a consultancy. She received compensation on weekly
hour basis as 41.50 at £25 per hour.
In this case, the only income source for Michelle is income from employment in two
categories - salary and allowances. The full amount of salary is taxable under the individual tax
bracket. But the allowances are not taxable and thus deducted from the total amount.
Calculation of relevant income and allowances for individuals
Particulars Calculations Amount (£)
Income of Ms. Michelle = 41.50*25*52 53950
Table 1: Calculation of income and allowances for employed
Case example for self - employed
Mr. John is self employed and running two retail shops. The financial transactions for shop 1
and 2 for the year ended 2014 are as follows -
Particulars Amount (£)
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SHOP 1
Sales 759850
Cost of Sales 523150
Wages 50000
Rent and rates 31210
Drawing 9500
Administrative cost 15865
Travel 1450
Charitable donation 157
Bank charges 435
Depreciation 2000
Capital Allowance 1800
SHOP 2
Tax Losses 1874
Table 2: Financial information of self employed
Calculation of relevant income, expenses and allowances for self-employed
Table 3: Calculation of income, expenses and allowances for self-employed
Particulars Amount (£)
Incomes
Sales 759850
Less: Cost of Sales 523150
Operating profit 236700
Expenses
Wages 50000
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Rent and rates 31210
Drawing 9500
Administrative cost 15865
Travel 1450
Bank charges 435
Depreciation 2000
Total expenses 110460
Net profit 126240
Less: Capital allowance £1,800.00
Less: Tax benefit of loss £1,874.00
Taxable income £122,566.00
2.2 Calculation of taxable amount and tax payable for employed and self-employed, payment date
Taxable income and tax payable of individual
Particular Incomes and deductions of Michelle (£)
Salary for the year 53950
Deduction allowed as per Act 10600 (Rates and thresholds for employers 2015
to 2016, 2015)
Taxable amount 43350
Income tax due to employee (20%) (Rates
and thresholds for employers 2015 to 2016,
2015)
8670
Table 4: Calculation of Taxable income and tax payable of employed
From the above table, the total salary of Michelle for the year is £53950. The tax deduction
allowable for the employed individual according to taxation act of UK is 10600. Thus, after
deducting allowance, the taxable amount comes at £43350. The tax rate of 20% is applicable as per
the tax slab of 2014-15 which provides the due tax for Michelle £8670.
Michelle provides services under employment contract, so receives salary after TDS
deductions. She can file Tax return to the HMRC mentioning her income received and sources. She
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has no other income sources. So if TDS is deducted at a higher amount, the difference will be paid
to her.
In case of Mr John who is elf employed, income earned and sources are required to be
mentioned in the tax payment to HMRC. Tax assessment will be conducted to assess the taxable
amount which is required to be paid by John.
Table 5: Calculation of Taxable income and tax payable of self-employed
Particulars Amount (£) Amount (£)
Net profit 126240
Add- Disallowed expenses
(a) Drawing 9500
(b) Depreciation 2000 11500
Less- allowable expenses
(a) Capital allowance 1800
(b) Charitable donation 157 1957
Adjusted profit 135783
Taxable amount = (Taxable amount of the current year - tax losses)*40%
= (37359– 1874)
=35485
Tax payable= (135783-42385)*.40
=37359.2
Deadlines for tax return
The due date for paper tax payment for Ms Michelle and Mr. John is midnight 31 October
2015. If both the individuals in employed and self employed category choose to pay through online,
the deadline is 31 January 2016. Both the individuals have decided to make the payment on or
before 31 October 2015.
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2.3 Documentation and tax returns
Computed tax is required to be documented in an appropriate manner through tax return. It is a
document filed with the HM Revenue & Customs declaring liability for taxation. Different
individuals are required to submit their returns through suitable forms. Description of these forms is
as follows: P45 - This form is provided by the employer at the end of the employment period. The form
shows the tax paid by the employee on the salary earned in the last one year. In this form,
information is submitted by employer in part 1. Further, part 2 and 3 is submitted by new
employer. P60 - This form is provided during the employment period to show the tax paid by the
employee on salary. The form is used for the purpose of tax claim, tax credits, proof of
income for loan or mortgage. This form is provided by employer either in written or in
electronic mode.
 P11D - This form is sent to the HMRC by the employer in case if the employee gets any
benefits. The purpose is to record the worth of the benefit. The form is sent only if the
earnings including the value of benefits are at least £8,500 for the year. Copy of this form is
generally provided by employer. However, it is not their legal obligation but still they have
responsibility to inform employees.
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Illustration 1: Form P45
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Illustration 2: Form 11D
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