Income tax receipts make up more than a quarter of the government’s total income each year, making it a key tool for the government to cover its costs.

The majority of people in the UK pay at least some income tax, with your total tax bill increasing with the amount of money you earn.

But how much do you know about the vital tax? Test your knowledge in our quiz, which looks at income tax in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Residents in Scotland pay Scottish income tax rates to the Scottish government.

How well did you do in our income tax quiz? Share your results on social media.

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