Do you know in what ways a working individual delights their mood? It is nothing but salary hikes, increments, and different bonuses. However, it is a celebration time for individuals, yet on the opposite, they are annoyed by the doubt of paying more tax, if their comprehensive salary is near to 40% tax bracket.

But are you aware of what it means and its significance? This article will resolve your all queries. Be with the article.

What is the 40% tax bracket?

The 40 tax bracket is the ‘higher rate’ of the income tax slab in the UK, for those individuals whose income ranges between £50,271 - £125,140. All must pay the tax whose income falls under this category.

 The income tax slab has four different rates and their names are  - Personal Allowance,  Basic Rate, Higher Rate, and Additional Rate.

criteria to remain in the 40% tax bracket

To remain in the 40% tax bracket, then an individual’s total income for the current tax year must be needed to exceed the basic rate of their income, thus leading to being in the ‘ 40 tax threshold’ (higher rate) bracket.

For any reason, individual’s income goes beyond £125,140, then they will have to pay taxes at a 45% rate and will shifted to an ‘Additional Rate’ bracket.

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