These are the UK’s 10 largest taxpayers

The UK treasuryplaceholder image
The UK treasury

They contribute more to the UK exchequer than anyone else.

Research by the Sunday Times has revealed a list ranking tax contributions based on estimates of tax due on business profits, share sales, dividends, house purchases and personal income. Two of the top taxpayers also appear in the top 10 of the paper’s Rich List - which is based on their overall wealth. The tax calculations are based on income.

Majority stakeholder in JD Sports and owner of Pentland Group.placeholder image
Majority stakeholder in JD Sports and owner of Pentland Group.
Denise Coates, pictured, is CEO of online bookmakers Bet365.placeholder image
Denise Coates, pictured, is CEO of online bookmakers Bet365.
Vacuum cleaner and household appliance company.placeholder image
Vacuum cleaner and household appliance company.
Investment management company. Schroder is a significant landowner in Scotland, including an estate on Islay (pictured)placeholder image
Investment management company. Schroder is a significant landowner in Scotland, including an estate on Islay (pictured)
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