Income tax 101 for doctors

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By Dr Ed Cantelo

Doctors have to pay income tax along with a variety of other taxes when applicable such as capital gains tax, inheritance tax and National Insurance contributions (which are in effect a form of income tax on salaries and self-employment profits such as those for GP partners or certain locums).

But what are the income tax rules for doctors? Are there any tax-saving strategies for doctors?