the charges imposed by the Government on citizens and corporations to finance some of its spending

contributions paid from money earned to enable individuals to qualify for certain benefits and the state pension

Why should we pay tax?

Citizenship

Pupils learn what the economy is, what taxes are and consider local and central government spending and risk management.

How does the economy work?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the amount you can earn tax-free each year

money taken from earnings to qualify for benefits and pensions

a tax added to goods and services at the point of purchase

Match the terms to their correct definitions.

{{}} tax systems result in people with higher incomes paying a greater proportion of their income in tax.

to reduce the amount of money in circulation

to increase the profits of private companies

How much money can most people in the UK earn before they start to pay Income Tax?

It prevents businesses from making profits.

It ensures that wealthy individuals pay more.

What is one argument in favour of a flat tax system?

to ensure everyone has access, regardless of income

to encourage people to pay for private services instead

to provide services only for those who contribute the most tax

Why does the Government fund public services such as education and healthcare through taxation?

a tax paid by individuals based on their earnings

a local tax paid by homeowners and renters for public services

a tax paid by businesses on their profits

a tax on goods such as alcohol, tobacco and fuel

Match the types of tax to their descriptions.

Each year, the Government sets out its financial plans in a document called the ...

The Government raises money through six main areas, including taxation, borrowing and debt, natural resources, national assets, fines and fees and ...

Which of the following services is primarily funded by the UK Government?

when government income is higher than spending

when government spending is higher than income

the total income a government collects, mainly from taxes

Match each financial term to its correct definition.

to allow private companies to take over public services

to borrow money that must be repaid with interest

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Why should we pay tax?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.