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AIBU to refuse extra hours when most of the pay goes in tax?

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oldFoolMe · 12/05/2026 11:46

Would you work extra hours if you had to pay 67% tax on it? Thats without additional childcare, or commuting costs.

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Skippp · 12/05/2026 12:01

Skippp · 12/05/2026 11:59

That’s the marginal tax rate in Scotland on earnings between £100-125k

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Used to be 65% but the Scottish Greens egged on the SNP to up it to 67% as 65% wasn’t enough. That’s the economic literacy of the ruling party we have to endure here. Thick as mince.

Mclaren10 · 12/05/2026 12:00

Is it an option to refuse it?

In a similar situation, it wasn't worth it to me as I had to pay childcare etc on top of it...would have been working for something like 30 a day.

If I had an amazing career I loved...probably wouldn't even be doing the sums and just be working.

Skippp · 12/05/2026 11:59

FinchiePink · 12/05/2026 11:54

I think OP is either trying to make a point about the new potential double tax on unused pensions once they fall within the scope of IHT from April 2027, or she's getting confused with the effective 60% tax rate which results from the personal allowance being withdrawn for these who earn between £100k and £125,140.

But to answer the question - yes I would. Because I'd still be getting more money, and ultimately I'd like my pay to go up and my career to progress. I'm a long term thinker.

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That’s the marginal tax rate in Scotland on earnings between £100-125k

Araminta1003 · 12/05/2026 11:56

I have paid the highest marginal rate for the last few years but have now cut my hours this tax year and am checking every month. Enough is enough. I am not a modern day Slave and neither are you OP. Sometimes you have to do it out of principle to make a point (assuming you have an actual choice at work and can actually say no without repercussions). If you are working extra to get to a promotion above these ridiculous marginal tax rates it would also be another matter.

LoopyGremlin · 12/05/2026 11:56

Nope! I have dropped a day at work as it would take me into the 42% tax bracket. We are fairly comfortable though. If I needed the money then I would as every little would help.

FinchiePink · 12/05/2026 11:54

Scarlettpixie · 12/05/2026 11:52

67%?

I think OP is either trying to make a point about the new potential double tax on unused pensions once they fall within the scope of IHT from April 2027, or she's getting confused with the effective 60% tax rate which results from the personal allowance being withdrawn for these who earn between £100k and £125,140.

But to answer the question - yes I would. Because I'd still be getting more money, and ultimately I'd like my pay to go up and my career to progress. I'm a long term thinker.

Scarlettpixie · 12/05/2026 11:52

67%?

FatterthanBarbie · 12/05/2026 11:52

Yes because we are really skint.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 12/05/2026 11:51

Absolutely not.

measuretwicecutonce · 12/05/2026 11:50

Of course not, everyone needs to stop doing this!

LadyGardenersQuestionTime · 12/05/2026 11:48

67%?

It would depend how much was left over. For £100 a day to keep £33 no; for £1000 a day to keep £330 maybe.

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