Life in the UK Exam Mock Test 4

For most people, the right amount of income tax is automatically taken from their income from employment by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue Customs (HMRC), the government department that collects taxes. This system is called 'Pay As You Earn' (PAYE). If you are self-employed, you need to pay your own tax through a system called 'self-assessment', which includes completing a tax return.