Answer: Common payroll deductions in the UK include:
- Income Tax – Deducted based on PAYE (Pay As You Earn) rates.
- National Insurance Contributions (NICs) – Covers state benefits and pensions.
- Pension Contributions – Automatic enrolment contributions for workplace pensions.
- Student Loan Repayments – Deducted based on income thresholds.
- Child Maintenance Payments – If required by a court order.
- Other Deductions – Includes union fees, salary sacrifice schemes, or repayment of advances.
