The Money Podcast

Exposing All 40 Hidden Taxes You Pay (And How to Pay Less Legally)

Oct 7, 2025
Discover the staggering 40 types of taxes faced by UK households, from income tax to VAT and council tax. Learn why income tax reigns as the top revenue generator and how national insurance can feel like double taxation. Rob highlights the heavy tax burden and its impact on take-home pay while detailing specific consumption taxes. He offers strategies for tax relief, such as starting a business and utilizing tax advantages. Finally, he encourages listeners to focus on earning more and reducing taxes legally for financial success.
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INSIGHT

Multiple Layers Create Double Taxation

  • The UK tax system layers many different taxes so people get taxed multiple times for similar activities.
  • Rob Moore highlights the scale and multiplicity as the core injustice behind public frustration.
ANECDOTE

Car Ownership Is Multi-Taxed

  • Moore points out owning a car incurs multiple distinct taxes, including two fuel taxes.
  • He uses this to illustrate how everyday items are hit by several tax layers.
INSIGHT

Income Tax Is The Biggest Bite

  • Income tax is the single largest revenue source and largest personal cost for most households.
  • Rob Moore argues income tax feels comparatively fair because it's based on earnings used to fund public services.
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