UK Government, the Law and Your Role
If you are self-employed, how do you pay income tax in the UK?
AYour employer deducts it automatically
BThrough the PAYE system
CThrough self-assessment, including completing a tax return ✓
DYou don't pay income tax if self-employed
Explanation
If you are self-employed, you need to pay your own tax through a system called "self-assessment", which includes completing a tax return each year. Employees have tax deducted automatically via PAYE.
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