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Income tax
Income Tax 2006-2007 2005-2006
10% on first £2,230 £2,150
22% on next £32,370 £31,150
40% on income over £34,600 £33,300
Dividends for basic rate taxpayers 10% 10%
Dividends for higher rate tax payers 32.5% 32.5%
Savings income for basic rate tax payers 20% 20%

Savings income for higher rate taxpayers

40% 40%

Trusts within relevant property regime*

40% 40%

Dividends for trusts within relevant property regime

32.5% 32.5%

* From April 2006, a standard rate band of £1,000 applies, below this level income will be taxed at no more than 22%.

Main Income 2006-2007 2005-2006
Personal allowance (Basic) £5,225 £5,035
Personal allowance (age 65-74) £7,550 £7,280
Personal allowance (age 75 & over) £7,690 £7,420

Married couple's allowance (where born before 6/4/35)*

£6,285 £6,065
Married couple's allowance
(age 75 & over)*
£6,365 £6,135
Income limit for age-related allowances £20,900 £20,100
Blind person's allowance £1,730 £1,660
Enterprise Investment Scheme at 20%** £400,000 £400,000
Venture Capital Trust at 30% £200,000 £200,000

Rent-a-room relief allowance

£4,250 £4,250

*Allowances where relief is restricted to 10%.
**
Capital gains tax deferral relief also available.