Summary
A list of the UK's top 100 taxpayers shows that Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua are among the highest contributors. The list is led by Fred and Peter Done, the founders of Betfred, who paid the most in taxes. The total amount paid by the top 100 taxpayers increased compared to the previous year.
Key Facts
- Fred and Peter Done, founders of Betfred, paid an estimated £400.1 million in taxes.
- The top 100 taxpayers paid a total of £5.758 billion, up from £4.985 billion last year.
- Harry Styles made a £24.7 million tax payment.
- Anthony Joshua ranked 100th on the list with an £11 million tax contribution.
- Erling Haaland is the youngest on the list, paying £16.9 million in taxes.
- JK Rowling paid £47.5 million and ranked 36th on the list.
- Some wealthy individuals are leaving the UK to avoid higher taxes.
- Changes to corporation tax rates contributed to increased tax payments.