Government unveils tax calculation app

The Treasury has released a free app that allows people to calculate how much tax they pay and how the Government spends it.

First screen
First screen

The app, which has been designed in-house at the Treasury, is ‘an important step towards achieving the Government’s vision of making the system more transparent, open, and easier to understand’, according to the Treasury.

Government receipts screen
Government receipts screen

The Treasury says new research shows that more than half of taxpayers do not know how much tax and National Insurance they pay in a year.

Calculations, based on 25 000 income
Calculations, based on £25 000 income

The app allows taxpayers to calculate how much they can expect to pay.

Detail, based on 25 000 income
Detail, based on £25 000 income

The new app is available for free from the Apple Store and Google Play.

Government spending, based on 25 000 income
Government spending, based on £25 000 income
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