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Guide to Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

  1. Overview
  2. The PAYE system
  3. Determining the employment status of an individual
  4. Income Tax calendar
  5. Forms used by employers
  6. Assistance for employers

Income Tax calendar

The tax year begins on 1 January and ends on the following 31 December.

Week 1 starts on 1 January and ends 7 January, Week 2 from 8 January and ends 14 January, and so on.

Month 1 starts on 1 January and ends 31 January, Month 2 from 1 February and ends 28 or 29 February, and so on.

You can view weekly and monthly income tax calendars for reference.

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Published: 29 August 2022 Print this page

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