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Key details

Course area
Business and Accounts
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level

Course introduction

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The Personal Tax course equips students with foundational knowledge of UK tax principles, focusing on areas critical to personal finance and professional practice.

It covers the objectives and types of taxation, including progressive, regressive, and proportional systems, emphasising the importance of ethical practices in tax planning, avoidance, and evasion.

You will learn to calculate UK taxpayers' total income from employment, investments, and property, applying for relevant allowances, deductions, and reliefs. Additionally, the course provides a thorough understanding of income tax, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), capital gains tax, and inheritance tax principles, including residence and domicile considerations.

Practical applications of tax calculations and planning strategies are highlighted, preparing students to approach tax obligations legally and efficiently while developing critical skills for finance, taxation, or further education careers.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand principles and rules that underpin taxation systems
  • Calculate UK taxpayers’ total income
  • Calculate income tax and National Insurance contributions payable by UK taxpayers
  • Calculate capital gains tax payable by UK taxpayers
  • Understand the principles of inheritance tax

Course information

College Certificate

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

AAT Award in Bookkeeping (Level 1) - Part-time

AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2) - Part-time

Access to Higher Education: Business (19+) - Full-time