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Taxation: Self-assessment

Volume 463: debated on Wednesday 12 September 2007

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many (a) women aged 60 to 64, (b) women aged 65 and over and (c) men aged 65 and over complete a self assessment tax return; and what proportion of each group has a gross income of (i) under £8,000, (ii) £8,000 to £15,000 and (iii) above £15,000. (155280)

The latest figures available are based on a survey of personal incomes undertaken by HM Revenue and Customs on the 2004-05 tax year.

Women aged 60-64

Women aged 65 and over

Men aged 65 and over

Number

234,000

445,000

815,000

Gross income (percentage)

Under £8,000

38

29

13

£8,000 to £15,000

23

26

22

Above £15,000

39

45

65