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Pay As You Earn

A tax deducted at source by your employee before you get paid. A way for the government to get their tax without having to demand it.

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What is the difference between SITE and PAYE tax?

SITE (Standard Income Tax on Employees) is a tax regime specifically designed for employees in South Africa, where a fixed percentage is deducted from their salaries, while PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is a broader tax collection mechanism used in various countries, including South Africa, to withhold income tax on earnings from employment. PAYE adjusts the withholding based on an individual's income level and tax bracket, whereas SITE applies a uniform rate. Essentially, PAYE is more flexible and progressive, while SITE is simpler and applies a flat rate.


Can a proprietor deduct Income tax from employees?

This will depend on what country you're talking about. The rules in the UK are that not only can he deduct tax, but he must. It's called Pay As You Earn (PAYE)


Is income tax collected monthly?

In the UK income tax is collected in various ways, if you are employed then the PAYE (pay as you earn) system will collect tax each time you are paid, which is usually weekly or monthly, if you are self employed then income tax will be normally be collected annually when your tax return is processed.


What is the meaning of PAYE?

Pay As You Earn Method used by most people who have a single job to pay personal income tax liability each time they are actually paid.


What is the French work for Paycheck?

paycheck is translated by "feuille de paye" or "fiche de paye" in French. (This is your monthly pay record, which is never paid by check except for interim workers)

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What does the term PAYE mean to persons who work in the United Kingdom?

PAYE is pay as you earn. Tax and other stoppages are taken from your wages/salary before you receive your income in advance for the tax you are required to pay the government.


When did the pay-as-you-go tax system begin?

Do you mean pay-as-you-earn? In the UK? AKA PAYE


Where can one find a PAYE tax calculator for free?

One can find a PAYE tax calculator for free on various websites. A reliable source would be The Federal Student Aid website which provides a free PAYE tax calculator.


What is the other name for PAYE?

Income tax.


What is the purpose of PAYE?

The purpose of PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is to collect income tax from employees' paychecks throughout the year, rather than in a lump sum at the end of the tax year. This system helps individuals manage their tax liabilities and ensures that they meet their tax obligations in a timely manner. PAYE also helps the government maintain a steady flow of tax revenue.


What does the word PAYE in New Zealand mean?

PAYE is not a word but an acronym, standing for "pay as you earn". It is the system used in Australia and New Zealand (among other countries) whereby one's tax is automatically taken out of one's pay packet. The advantage of this system is that the worker does not have to worry about paying a tax bill at the end of the financial year, and he/she can also claim many benefits, receiving a cheque from the tax office after submitting his or her tax return.


Who collects incomes tax?

the state,the state charge tax on goods and services and also from the workers as uif,PAYE and from fuel alcohol and so fourth.


What does the last name paye mean?

a very kind person


Which forms for taxes do I need to fill in?

Employees under the PAYE system are not required to file a tax return. If you are not under the PAYE system you must use the form CT 600 a year after your accounting year is over.


What does PAYE stand for?

PAYE (Pay As You Earn)


What is a paye reference number?

PAYE (Pay as you Earn) records are held under their employers tax reference - a PAYE reference number. Each employer registered with HMRC is allocated a reference and this appears on all payroll related documents sent in by the employer e.g. P60's, P14's, P45's etc.


When did Harry Paye die?

Harry Paye died in 1419.