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4 Use this skill whenever asked about UK income tax for individuals filing SA100 Self Assessment. Trigger on phrases like "income tax UK", "SA100", "personal allowance", "tax bands", "tax computation", "marriage allowance", "savings allowance", "dividend allowance", "Scottish tax rates", "payments on account", "tax reducers", "tax relief", or any question about computing a UK individual's income tax liability. Covers personal allowance (including taper), income tax bands for rUK and Scotland, marriage allowance, savings and dividend allowances, tax reducers, the final tax computation, and payments on account. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any UK income tax return work.
5version: 2.0
6jurisdiction: GB
7tax_year: 2024-25
8category: international
9depends_on:
10 - income-tax-workflow-base
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12 
13# UK Income Tax (SA100) -- Individual Tax Computation Skill v2.0
14 
15---
16 
17## Section 1 -- Quick Reference
18 
19| Field | Value |
20|---|---|
21| Country | United Kingdom |
22| Tax | Income Tax (rUK rates or Scottish rates) |
23| Currency | GBP only |
24| Tax year | 6 April 2024 -- 5 April 2025 |
25| Primary legislation | Income Tax Act 2007 (ITA 2007); ITEPA 2003; ITTOIA 2005 |
26| Supporting legislation | Finance Act 2024; Finance Act 2025; Scotland Act 2016; TMA 1970 |
27| Tax authority | HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) |
28| Filing portal | HMRC Self Assessment Online |
29| Filing deadline (online) | 31 January 2026 |
30| Contributor | Open Accountants Community |
31| Validated by | Pending -- UK-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CTA) |
32| Skill version | 2.0 |
33 
34### Income Tax Bands -- England, Wales, Northern Ireland (rUK) [T1]
35 
36| Band | Taxable Income | Rate |
37|---|---|---|
38| Personal allowance | GBP 0 -- 12,570 | 0% |
39| Basic rate | GBP 12,571 -- 50,270 | 20% |
40| Higher rate | GBP 50,271 -- 125,140 | 40% |
41| Additional rate | Over GBP 125,140 | 45% |
42 
43### Scottish Income Tax Bands (2024/25) [T1]
44 
45| Band | Taxable Income | Rate |
46|---|---|---|
47| Personal allowance | GBP 0 -- 12,570 | 0% |
48| Starter rate | GBP 12,571 -- 14,876 | 19% |
49| Basic rate | GBP 14,877 -- 26,561 | 20% |
50| Intermediate rate | GBP 26,562 -- 43,662 | 21% |
51| Higher rate | GBP 43,663 -- 75,000 | 42% |
52| Advanced rate | GBP 75,001 -- 125,140 | 45% |
53| Top rate | Over GBP 125,140 | 48% |
54 
55Scottish rates apply ONLY to non-savings, non-dividend income. Savings and dividends always use UK-wide rates.
56 
57### Key Allowances and Thresholds [T1]
58 
59| Item | Amount |
60|---|---|
61| Personal allowance | GBP 12,570 |
62| PA taper threshold | GBP 100,000 adjusted net income |
63| PA fully withdrawn | GBP 125,140 |
64| Basic rate band | GBP 37,700 |
65| Personal savings allowance (basic rate) | GBP 1,000 |
66| Personal savings allowance (higher rate) | GBP 500 |
67| Personal savings allowance (additional rate) | GBP 0 |
68| Starting rate for savings band | GBP 5,000 (reduced by non-savings income above PA) |
69| Dividend allowance | GBP 500 |
70| Marriage allowance transfer | GBP 1,260 (tax reducer GBP 252) |
71| Annual pension allowance | GBP 60,000 |
72 
73### Dividend Rates [T1]
74 
75| Band | Rate |
76|---|---|
77| Within basic rate band | 8.75% |
78| Within higher rate band | 33.75% |
79| Within additional rate band | 39.35% |
80 
81### Conservative Defaults [T1]
82 
83| Ambiguity | Default |
84|---|---|
85| Unknown residency | UK resident (but STOP if genuinely unclear) |
86| Unknown Scottish status | rUK rates |
87| Unknown income category | Non-savings income |
88| Unknown pension contribution method | Relief at source |
89| Unknown marriage allowance eligibility | Do not apply |
90 
91---
92 
93## Section 2 -- Required Inputs and Refusal Catalogue
94 
95### Required Inputs
96 
97**Minimum viable** -- P60 (employment income), self-employment profit from SA103, and confirmation of residency status and Scottish taxpayer status.
98 
99**Recommended** -- P11D (benefits in kind), bank interest certificates, dividend vouchers, pension contribution statements, Gift Aid records, prior year SA302 (tax calculation).
100 
101**Ideal** -- all supplementary pages (SA103, SA105, SA106), complete records of all income sources, prior year payments on account made.
102 
103### Refusal Catalogue
104 
105**R-UK-IT-1 -- Non-resident or split-year treatment.** "Non-resident and split-year cases have different rules and may involve the remittance basis. Out of scope. Escalate."
106 
107**R-UK-IT-2 -- Non-domiciled individuals.** "The remittance basis for non-doms requires specialist advice. Out of scope."
108 
109**R-UK-IT-3 -- Trust income.** "Income from trusts (SA107) has specific rules. Out of scope."
110 
111**R-UK-IT-4 -- Complex pension annual allowance.** "Tapered annual allowance, money purchase annual allowance, and carry-forward calculations beyond basic require specialist review. Escalate."
112 
113**R-UK-IT-5 -- Capital gains.** "Capital gains are computed separately on SA108. This skill covers income tax only."
114 
115---
116 
117## Section 3 -- Transaction Pattern Library
118 
119For SA100, the "transactions" are not bank statement lines but rather income items from various sources flowing into the tax computation. This pattern library maps income types to the correct SA100 section and tax treatment.
120 
121### 3.1 Employment Income Patterns
122 
123| Source Document | SA100 Section | Treatment | Notes |
124|---|---|---|---|
125| P60 (annual certificate) | TR3 (Employment) | Gross pay before PAYE deducted | PAYE tax goes to "tax deducted" |
126| P45 (leaver certificate) | TR3 | Gross pay for period employed | May need to combine with P60 from new employer |
127| P11D (benefits in kind) | TR3 | Add to employment income | Car benefit, medical insurance, etc. |
128| Tips, bonuses (not on P60) | TR3 | Add to employment income | Must be declared even if not on P60 |
129| Redundancy payment | TR3 | First GBP 30,000 exempt. Excess taxable. | [T2] Confirm composition of payment |
130| Employer pension contribution | EXCLUDE | Not taxable income to employee | Employer contribution does not appear on SA100 |
131 
132### 3.2 Self-Employment Income Patterns
133 
134| Source | SA100 Section | Treatment | Notes |
135|---|---|---|---|
136| SA103 taxable trading profit | TR4 (Self-employment) | Attach SA103 | Computed per uk-self-employment-sa103 skill |
137| Multiple self-employments | TR4 | Separate SA103 for each trade | Combined for Class 4 NIC |
138 
139### 3.3 Savings Income Patterns
140 
141| Source | SA100 Section | Treatment | Notes |
142|---|---|---|---|
143| Bank interest (UK) | TR5 (Savings) | Gross amount | Most banks pay interest gross since 2016 |
144| Building society interest | TR5 | Gross amount | Same |
145| Government bond interest (gilts) | TR5 | Gross amount | Savings income |
146| NS&I interest (non-ISA) | TR5 | Gross amount | Premium Bond prizes are tax-free |
147| ISA interest | EXCLUDE | Tax-free | Do not include |
148| P2P lending interest | TR5 | Gross amount | Savings income |
149 
150### 3.4 Dividend Income Patterns
151 
152| Source | SA100 Section | Treatment | Notes |
153|---|---|---|---|
154| UK company dividends | TR6 (Dividends) | Gross dividend | No tax credit since 2016 |
155| Overseas dividends | TR6 or SA106 | Gross amount in GBP | May have foreign tax credit |
156| Investment fund dividends | TR6 | As per tax voucher | Some funds pay interest distributions |
157| Scrip dividends | TR6 | Cash equivalent | Taxable as dividend |
158 
159### 3.5 Pension Income Patterns
160 
161| Source | SA100 Section | Treatment | Notes |
162|---|---|---|---|
163| State pension | TR5 (Pensions) | Full amount taxable | No tax deducted at source |
164| Private/occupational pension | TR5 | Gross amount | PAYE usually deducted |
165| Pension lump sum (25% tax-free) | Partly TR5 | Only 75% taxable | First 25% is tax-free |
166| Drawdown income | TR5 | Full amount taxable | No tax-free element (25% already taken) |
167 
168### 3.6 Pension Contribution Patterns (Deductions)
169 
170| Source | Treatment | Notes |
171|---|---|---|
172| Personal pension (relief at source) | Gross up: contribution x 100/80. Extends basic rate band. Higher/additional relief via SA100. | Net contribution already includes 20% basic rate relief claimed by pension provider. |
173| Workplace pension (net pay) | Already deducted from gross pay. No further claim. | Already reflected in P60 gross figure. |
174| SIPP contribution | Same as relief at source | Gross up for higher rate relief. |
175 
176### 3.7 Other Income Patterns
177 
178| Source | SA100 Section | Treatment | Notes |
179|---|---|---|---|
180| Rental income (net) | TR6 (Property) | Attach SA105 | Separate computation |
181| Foreign income | SA106 | Separate computation | May involve double tax relief |
182| Miscellaneous income | SA101 | Various | Catch-all |
183 
184---
185 
186## Section 4 -- Worked Examples
187 
188### Example 1 -- Basic Rate Taxpayer (Employment Only)
189 
190**Input:** Employment GBP 35,000. PAYE deducted GBP 4,486. No other income.
191 
192**Computation:**
193- Personal allowance: GBP 12,570
194- Taxable income: 35,000 - 12,570 = GBP 22,430
195- Tax: 22,430 x 20% = GBP 4,486
196- Less PAYE: GBP 4,486
197- Balance: GBP 0
198 
199### Example 2 -- Employment + Self-Employment + Dividends
200 
201**Input:** Employment GBP 40,000 (PAYE GBP 5,486). Self-employment profit GBP 20,000. Dividends GBP 5,000.
202 
203**Computation:**
204- Total income: GBP 65,000
205- Personal allowance: GBP 12,570
206- Taxable: GBP 52,430
207- Non-savings (GBP 60,000 - 12,570 = GBP 47,430): 37,700 x 20% = GBP 7,540. Remaining 9,730 x 40% = GBP 3,892.
208- Dividends (GBP 5,000 -- all in higher rate band): 500 at 0% (dividend allowance) + 4,500 x 33.75% = GBP 1,518.75
209- Total tax: 7,540 + 3,892 + 1,518.75 = GBP 12,950.75
210- Less PAYE: GBP 5,486
211- Balance via SA: GBP 7,464.75
212- Class 4 NIC on self-employment: (20,000 - 12,570 would be wrong -- combined profits) -- Class 4 on GBP 20,000 SE profit: min(20,000, 50,270-already used) x 6% -- see SA103 skill for precise calc.
213 
214### Example 3 -- Personal Allowance Taper
215 
216**Input:** Total income GBP 115,000. GBP 10,000 gross pension contribution (relief at source).
217 
218**Computation:**
219- Adjusted net income: 115,000 - 10,000 = GBP 105,000
220- PA reduction: (105,000 - 100,000) / 2 = GBP 2,500
221- Personal allowance: 12,570 - 2,500 = GBP 10,070
222- Basic rate band extended by pension: 37,700 + 10,000 = GBP 47,700
223- Higher rate threshold: 10,070 + 47,700 = GBP 57,770
224 
225### Example 4 -- Scottish Taxpayer with Savings
226 
227**Input:** Scottish taxpayer. Employment GBP 50,000. Bank interest GBP 3,000.
228 
229**Computation:**
230- Non-savings (Scottish rates): 50,000 - 12,570 = GBP 37,430 taxable
231 - Starter (2,306): 19% = GBP 438.14
232 - Basic (11,685): 20% = GBP 2,337.00
233 - Intermediate (17,101 -- up to 43,662-12,570=31,092): 21% = GBP 3,591.21
234 - Higher (37,430 - 31,092 = 6,338): 42% = GBP 2,661.96
235- Savings (UK rates): GBP 3,000 -- taxpayer is higher rate
236 - PSA: GBP 500 at 0%
237 - Remaining: GBP 2,500 at 40% = GBP 1,000
238- Total: 9,028.31 + 1,000 = GBP 10,028.31
239 
240### Example 5 -- Marriage Allowance
241 
242**Input:** Spouse A income GBP 10,000. Spouse B income GBP 28,000 (basic rate). Election made.
243 
244**Computation:**
245- Spouse A: PA reduced to GBP 11,310. Income GBP 10,000 < GBP 11,310. Tax = GBP 0.
246- Spouse B: Tax = (28,000 - 12,570) x 20% = GBP 3,086. Less marriage allowance reducer GBP 252. Tax = GBP 2,834.
247 
248---
249 
250## Section 5 -- Tier 1 Rules (When Data Is Clear)
251 
252### 5.1 Income Ordering [T1]
253 
254**Legislation:** ITA 2007, ss 6-22
255 
256Mandatory order: (1) Non-savings income fills bands first. (2) Savings income next. (3) Dividends on top. This ordering is required by law and affects which rates apply.
257 
258### 5.2 Personal Allowance [T1]
259 
260GBP 12,570. Tapers at GBP 1 for every GBP 2 above GBP 100,000 adjusted net income. Fully withdrawn at GBP 125,140. Effective 60% marginal rate in taper zone.
261 
262Adjusted net income = Total income - gross pension contributions - grossed-up Gift Aid.
263 
264### 5.3 Savings Allowance and Starting Rate [T1]
265 
266Personal savings allowance: GBP 1,000 (basic rate), GBP 500 (higher rate), GBP 0 (additional rate). Starting rate for savings: GBP 5,000 at 0%, reduced by GBP 1 for each GBP 1 of non-savings income above PA.
267 
268### 5.4 Dividend Allowance [T1]
269 
270GBP 500 at 0% rate. Uses up the basic rate band -- it is NOT a deduction from income. Dividends above the allowance: 8.75% / 33.75% / 39.35%.
271 
272### 5.5 Marriage Allowance [T1]
273 
274Transfer GBP 1,260 from spouse with income below PA to basic-rate spouse. Reducer = GBP 252 (always at 20%, even for Scottish taxpayers). Recipient must NOT be higher/additional rate.
275 
276### 5.6 Basic Rate Band Extension [T1]
277 
278Extended by: gross pension contributions (relief at source) + grossed-up Gift Aid donations. Example: GBP 4,000 gross pension = basic rate band becomes GBP 41,700.
279 
280### 5.7 Payments on Account [T1]
281 
282Required if prior year SA liability > GBP 1,000 AND less than 80% deducted at source. POA1: 31 January (50% of prior year). POA2: 31 July (50%). Balance: 31 January following year.
283 
284### 5.8 Filing and Penalties [T1]
285 
286Online deadline: 31 January following tax year. Late filing: GBP 100 immediate, then GBP 10/day after 3 months, then 5% of tax at 6 and 12 months. Late payment: 5% at 30 days, 6 months, 12 months.
287 
288---
289 
290## Section 6 -- Tier 2 Catalogue (Reviewer Judgement Required)
291 
292### 6.1 Personal Allowance Taper Planning [T2]
293 
294Pension contributions and Gift Aid can reduce adjusted net income below GBP 100,000 to restore the PA. Legitimate planning strategy. Flag for reviewer to confirm contribution amounts are within annual allowance.
295 
296### 6.2 High Income Child Benefit Charge [T2]
297 
298Applies where adjusted net income exceeds GBP 60,000 (from 2024/25). Charge = 1% of child benefit for every GBP 200 of income between GBP 60,000 and GBP 80,000. At GBP 80,000+: 100% clawback. Flag for reviewer to confirm benefit amounts.
299 
300### 6.3 Reducing Payments on Account [T2]
301 
302Client can apply (SA303) to reduce POAs if they expect lower liability. If estimate is too low, HMRC charges interest from original due date. Flag before reducing.
303 
304### 6.4 Pension Annual Allowance [T2]
305 
306GBP 60,000 standard. Tapers to GBP 10,000 for adjusted income over GBP 260,000. 3-year carry forward of unused allowance available. Excess triggers annual allowance charge at marginal rate. Flag for specialist review if near limits.
307 
308### 6.5 Multiple Income Sources Band Allocation [T2]
309 
310When savings and dividends push income across rate band boundaries, the interaction of PSA, dividend allowance, and band extensions can be complex. Flag for reviewer to verify computation.
311 
312---
313 
314## Section 7 -- Excel Working Paper Template
315 
316```
317SA100 TAX COMPUTATION -- Tax Year 2024/25
318 
319A. INCOME
320 A1. Employment income (P60 gross) ___________
321 A2. Benefits in kind (P11D) ___________
322 A3. Self-employment profit (from SA103) ___________
323 A4. Savings income (bank interest) ___________
324 A5. Dividend income ___________
325 A6. Pension income ___________
326 A7. Property income (from SA105) ___________
327 A8. Other income ___________
328 A9. TOTAL INCOME ___________
329 
330B. DEDUCTIONS FROM TOTAL INCOME
331 B1. Trading losses (sideways relief) ___________
332 B2. Gross pension contributions (for ANI) ___________
333 B3. Gift Aid (grossed up, for ANI) ___________
334 B4. Adjusted net income ___________
335 
336C. PERSONAL ALLOWANCE
337 C1. Standard PA 12,570
338 C2. Taper reduction (if ANI > 100,000) ___________
339 C3. Available PA ___________
340 
341D. TAXABLE INCOME
342 D1. Non-savings taxable ___________
343 D2. Savings taxable ___________
344 D3. Dividend taxable ___________
345 D4. Total taxable ___________
346 
347E. TAX COMPUTATION
348 E1. Tax on non-savings (rUK or Scottish) ___________
349 E2. Tax on savings (with PSA + starting rate) ___________
350 E3. Tax on dividends (with allowance) ___________
351 E4. Total income tax ___________
352 E5. Less: tax reducers (MA, EIS, etc.) ___________
353 E6. Income tax charged ___________
354 E7. Less: PAYE deducted ___________
355 E8. Less: tax on savings at source ___________
356 E9. Less: payments on account ___________
357 E10. TAX DUE / (REFUND) ___________
358 
359F. CLASS 4 NIC (from SA103) ___________
360 
361G. TOTAL DUE (E10 + F) ___________
362 
363REVIEWER FLAGS:
364 [ ] Scottish or rUK rates confirmed?
365 [ ] PA taper checked?
366 [ ] Income ordering correct (non-savings > savings > dividends)?
367 [ ] Marriage allowance eligibility verified?
368 [ ] All T2 items flagged?
369```
370 
371---
372 
373## Section 8 -- Bank Statement Reading Guide
374 
375SA100 is primarily compiled from official documents (P60, P11D, interest certificates, dividend vouchers) rather than raw bank statements. However, bank statements may be needed to identify:
376 
377| Item | What to Look For |
378|---|---|
379| Undeclared bank interest | INTEREST PAID lines on personal account |
380| Dividends received | DIVIDEND lines, share platform payouts |
381| Rental income | Regular credits from tenants |
382| Pension income | Monthly credits from pension providers |
383| Gift Aid payments | Debits to charities |
384| Pension contributions | Debits to SIPP providers |
385| Student loan repayments | SLC deductions (informational only -- collected via PAYE) |
386 
387---
388 
389## Section 9 -- Onboarding Fallback
390 
391If the client cannot provide all documents immediately:
392 
3931. Start with P60 and any SA103 computation
3942. Ask for bank statements to identify savings interest and dividends
3953. Apply conservative defaults
3964. Generate working paper with flags
3975. Present questions:
398 
399```
400ONBOARDING QUESTIONS -- UK INCOME TAX (SA100)
4011. Are you a Scottish taxpayer? (main residence in Scotland)
4022. Employment income -- do you have your P60 and P11D?
4033. Self-employment -- have you completed your SA103?
4044. Bank interest received in the year?
4055. Dividends received in the year?
4066. Pension income (state and/or private)?
4077. Rental income?
4088. Pension contributions made (personal, not workplace)?
4099. Gift Aid donations made?
41010. Married/civil partner -- is marriage allowance being claimed?
41111. Payments on account already made for 2024/25?
41212. PAYE tax deducted (from P60)?
413```
414 
415---
416 
417## Section 10 -- Reference Material
418 
419### Key Legislation
420 
421| Topic | Reference |
422|---|---|
423| Income categorisation | ITA 2007, ss 6-22 |
424| Personal allowance | ITA 2007, s35 |
425| PA taper | ITA 2007, s35(4) |
426| Basic rate band | ITA 2007, s10 |
427| Savings allowance | ITA 2007, ss 12A-12B |
428| Dividend allowance | ITTOIA 2005, s13A |
429| Marriage allowance | ITA 2007, s55B |
430| Scottish rates | Scotland Act 2016 |
431| Pension relief | FA 2004, ss 188-195 |
432| Gift Aid | ITA 2007, s414 |
433| Payments on account | TMA 1970, ss 59A-59B |
434| Filing/penalties | TMA 1970, ss 8-12, 93, 97 |
435 
436---
437 
438## PROHIBITIONS
439 
440- NEVER compute tax without categorising income as non-savings, savings, or dividends
441- NEVER apply Scottish rates to savings or dividend income
442- NEVER apply marriage allowance if recipient is higher/additional rate
443- NEVER ignore PA taper for adjusted net income above GBP 100,000
444- NEVER apply PSA to additional rate taxpayers (it is GBP 0)
445- NEVER treat dividend allowance as a deduction -- it is a 0% rate band
446- NEVER apply starting rate for savings if non-savings income exceeds GBP 17,570
447- NEVER compute POAs based on current year -- always prior year SA liability
448- NEVER advise on non-domiciled or remittance basis -- escalate
449- NEVER present tax calculations as definitive -- always label as estimated
450 
451---
452 
453## Disclaimer
454 
455This skill and its outputs are provided for informational and computational purposes only and do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Open Accountants and its contributors accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from the use of this skill. All outputs must be reviewed and signed off by a qualified professional (such as a CPA, EA, tax attorney, or equivalent licensed practitioner in your jurisdiction) before filing or acting upon.
456 
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Use this skill whenever asked about UK income tax for individuals filing SA100 Self Assessment. Trigger on phrases like "income tax UK", "SA100", "personal allowance", "tax bands", "tax computation", "marriage allowance", "savings allowance", "dividend allowance", "Scottish tax rates", "payments on account", "tax reducers", "tax relief", or any question about computing a UK individual's income tax liability. Covers personal allowance (including taper), income tax bands for rUK and Scotland, marriage allowance, savings and dividend allowances, tax reducers, the final tax computation, and payments on account. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any UK income tax return work.

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