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General taxation

Tax sign

We all have to pay it but how much do you really know about our tax system? From fuel or alcohol duty to VAT, council and capital gains taxes, find out everything you need to know about different taxes in the UK. 


Check out our guide to Income tax and National Insurance to find out how much you will pay if you have a job. 

Videos and online tutorials

WizeUp tips on taxation

WizeUp's Mike and Ash explain different types of tax and highlight how much you may have to pay once you start earning with our online tutorial.

How capital gains tax works

MoneyWeek

VAT explained

The Finance Storyteller

What is Council Tax in the UK?

MoveIQ

What is Inheritance Tax?

Which.co.uk

How does UK tax work? What you need to know about HMRC and PAYE

Fast Finance

Kahoot quiz

We pay about £1 million in taxes throughout our lives but how much do you really know about tax?

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