Second income

[alldone]

Can anybody explain the issues around having a second job tax wise? I went for 1 job evenings etc and they said its against the law to have two jobs as you would be paying 100% tax. Is this right? Can somebody explain this further?Surely if you want to work you should not be penalised to such ane extent?

 

[KalEl]

I went for 1 job evenings etc and they said its against the law to have two jobs as you would be paying 100% tax. Is this right?

No, it's complete nonsense...obviously if you've used up your tax-credits/allowances in the first job you'll be paying tax on all of the income from the second job but that's just common sense.

 

[MugsGame]

The tax issue is nonsense, but there may be an issue with the Working Time Act, which limits the average number of hours you work a week, across all employments.

 

[z108]

I agree the 100% tax idea is a nonsense.

regarding the hour limitations, what about self employment ? or part time self employment ?

 

[KalEl]

I agree the 100% tax idea is a nonsense.

regarding the hour limitations, what about self employment ? or part time self employment ?

The organisation of working time legislation is more of a protection for employees rather than a barrier to voluntary extra work...don't let it specifically bother you if you're considering doing some extra work.