Locum dentist pay is rising – but beware the tax implications

Locum dentist pay is rising – but beware the tax implications

Locum dentists across the UK are seeing higher day rates compared to previous years, says Lee Murphy, but this could come with a nasty surprise in the form of tax bills.

Both the NHS and private practices continue to rely very heavily on flexible clinical staffing. But rising income is also leading to rising tax bills, with many locum dentists underestimating how much they need to set aside.

The issue is being worsened by payments on account, which can cause first-time locum dentists to owe significantly more than expected.

How do locum dentists end up paying more tax?

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