(1/5) The three-person tax problem.

It& #39;s possible to work for the same employer and be taxed in different ways depending on whether you& #39;re:

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(2/5) These differences arise because of the different ways the tax system deals with different things.

Employees pay income tax and national insurance.
(3/5) The self-employed pay income tax and Class 4 national insurance, which is lower than an employee.
(4/5) Owners & sole directors of limited companies can pay themselves a salary so just enough national insurance is paid to qualify for a state pension.

The rest can be paid in dividends, with a lower rate of income tax, while the company still pays corporation tax on profits.
(5/5) We& #39;re exploring the three-person tax problem in our evidence session on Tuesday 20 October at 9.30am as part of our #TaxAfterCoronavirus inquiry.

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