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PAYE

American  
  1. pay as you earn.


PAYE British  

abbreviation

  1. pay as you earn; a system by which income tax levied on wage and salary earners is paid by employers directly to the government

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Example Sentences

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This time there is a drop of £5.2m relating to VAT and PAYE.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2019

In PAYE, and all the other income-based repayment programs, every change to earnings requires a new application to adjust the loan payment.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2014

Even if we can get more distressed borrowers into PAYE, the program does not provide effective protection against earnings risk.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2014

Indeed, many would rather be on the payroll and taxed through PAYE, but aren't given the choice by employers, some of whom are abusing the tax system.

From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2012

Mr Evans also called for a review of the regulations surrounding the employment of workers, such as health and safety, PAYE, tax and national insurance.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2011