Budget 2006


Introduction

Main Income Tax reliefs

Income Tax Rates and bands

Car Benefit Assessment

Tax Free Mileage Allowances

National Insurance Contributions

Pension Contributions

Inheritance Tax

Value Added Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Corporation Tax

Main capital allowances

Stamp Duty & Stamp Duty Land Tax

Earliest due dates for payment of tax

Pension Contributions


Major changes to all rules from 6.4.2006
Maximum tax-efficient gross contributions to age 75
- individuals    £3,600 or 100% of earnings to £215k
- employers    £215k less employee contributions
Maximum tax-efficient fund on taking benefits in 2006/07: £1.5m
 
Only current earnings count for the 100% limit in 2006/07. It is no longer possible to use prior year earnings or to carry back contribution to earlier years.