Income tax threshold

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The income tax threshold is the income level at which a person begins paying income taxes.[1] The income threshold is the:

  • Personal allowance in the UK, equivalent to £8,105 in 2012–13 and £9,440 in 2013-14.[2][3]
  • Basic allowance in Germany, equivalent to €8,004 in 2012.
  • Income tax threshold in France, equivalent to €6,088 in 2012.
  • Sum of the standard deduction and personal exemption in the US.[4]
  • Basic personal amount in Canada, equivalent to $10,822 in 2012.[5]
  • Tax-free threshold in Australia, equivalent to $18,200 in 2012-13.[6][7]
  • Tax-free threshold in Greece, equivalent to €5,000 in 2012.[8]

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