More under-40s set for higher tax brackets
Research shows a whopping 20% of under-40s will find more of their earnings going to the taxman due to the freeze on income tax bands.
Ruth Jackson-Kirby
I'm a freelance journalist with almost 20 years of experience writing for national newspapers, magazines and websites. I specialise in personal finance covering savings, investments, pensions, property and anything else that could affect your wealth.
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