The UK tax system relies on taxpayers contributing some of their earnings to pay for public goods and services. 47% of the UK population is a 'Non-Taxpayer' but this includes all children, students, and the elderly. While the UK population has been steadily increasing since 1990, the number of Taxpayers has started to level out after a peak in 2006-07. Of the 31 million Of the 35 million Non-Taxpayers in 2017-18, 48% are 'working age', but this includes everyone between 16 years old and retirement age, so the term is questionable as many from the younger generations will still be in education. |
