What is employment and why does it matter?

[OwlHoot]

For the Government & HMR&C, PAYE is a great boon IMO.

FTFY

PAYE is like a silent pair of shears, less likely to alarm the sheep make them start bleating as their locks are shorn to the skin !

[VectraMan]

Wouldn't that mean everyone has to do a personal tax return every year, and PAYE would break? I thought this was one issue with the US system, hence they have Tax Day?

For the typical worker, PAYE is a great boon IMO.

Same as now. Anyone with a reason has to do a tax return; the majority that are PAYE only just rely on their employer.

The whole system is ludicrously complicated. My tax code has been reduced to 900-and-something to adjust for the BIK for my employer's health insurance. Far better to just keep everyone's allowance the same and make any adjustments by sending a bill/cheque.

[d000hg]

FTFY

PAYE is like a silent pair of shears, less likely to alarm the sheep make them start bleating as their locks are shorn to the skin !

Most people would much rather be taxed at the time they are paid, than have to save up their tax and pay it in a lump sum. If you never have the money, you miss losing it less