basic rate
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In revenue-raising terms, that move was more than equivalent to a penny on the basic rate of income tax.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
The basic rate of 20% is paid on annual earnings between £12,571 and £50,270.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
The basic rate is 20% and is paid on annual earnings between £12,571 and £50,270.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024
At the moment, savers receive tax relief at the same rate as their income tax - so basic rate taxpayers get tax relief at 20% and higher rate taxpayers at 40% or 45%.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024
The basic rate for completing the search was US$9.00.
From The Online World by De Presno, Odd
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