How to earn up to £43,590 without paying tax

However, this is halved if you share the income with your partner or someone else.

The tax exemption is automatic if you earn less than the threshold, meaning you don't need to do anything.

If you earn more than this you must complete a self-assessment tax return to let the taxman know.

You can then opt into the scheme and claim your tax-free allowance.

Rent out a driveway - £1,000

Another way to make tax-free income from your home is by renting out storage space or a driveway.

This will let you earn up to £1,000 a year without paying any tax.

Depending on where you live, you could net up to £200 a month by renting out your driveway to motorists.

You can use  to get an idea of how much your parking space or garage is worth.

Make cash from a hobby - £1,000

Turning your hobby into a side hustle alongside your regular job can boost your tax-free income too.

You can earn up to £1,000 without paying tax thanks to the trading allowance.

According to HMRC, the odd jobs you can claim for tax free include money made at car boot sales, online selling or auction.

It could also include money made from food delivery or by charging other people for using your equipment or tools.

The full trading allowance is available even if you have only traded for part of the tax year.

But watch how successful you do become from these side hustles, as once you earn more than £1,000 a year, you need to complete a self-assessment tax return and start paying back part of your earnings.

Earn savings interest - £1,000

Savers can stash up to £20,000 each tax year in an Isa, and any interest or investment gains you make are tax-free.

Lifetime Isas can be opened by anyone aged 18 to 39, and you can put £4,000 a year into these accounts.

Best of all, any money you save gets 25% top-up from the Government, so if you max out your allowance, you'll get a £1,000 bonus.

There is a catch though - you can only use the money in the account either to put towards buying your first home, or when you reach retirement age.

If you access the cash at any other time, you'll forfeit the bonus.

However, the generous government top-up means it's a great option for first-time buyers and some people saving for the future.

Get the starting savings rate - £5,000

Households on a low income are charged 0% income tax on their savings - this is called the starting rate.

The starting rate for savings is currently £5,000 per tax year, meaning you don't pay any interest on amounts below this.

But the starting rate for savings is reduced by £1 for every £1 you earn over the personal allowance.

It means you’re typically not eligible for the starting rate for savings if your other income is £17,570 or more.

Earn dividend income - £2,000

Savers can earn dividend income of up to £2,000 a year without paying tax.

You may get a dividend payment if you own shares in a company.

How much tax you pay on dividends above the allowance depends on your earnings.

Basic-rate taxpayers pay 8.75% above the allowance, compared to 33.75% for higher rate payers and 39.35% for those on the additional rate.

So if you were to get £3,000 in dividends and earn £29,570 in wages in the 2022 to 2023 tax year, your total income would be £32,570.

Take off your Personal Allowance of £12,570 and you're left with a taxable income of £20,000.

This is in the basic rate tax band, so you would pay:

• 20% tax on £17,000 of wages
• no tax on £2,000 of dividends, because of the dividend allowance
• 8.75% tax on £1,000 of dividends

Capital gains allowance - £12,300

You pay capital gains tax (CGT) on profits when you sell something that has gone up in value, such as stocks and shares, artwork or a second home.

However, you get a tax-free allowance each year, and you only have to pay tax on any profits above that amount.

The tax-free allowance has remained at £12,300 for individuals this year and at £6,150 for trusts.

If you exceed the allowance, the amount of tax you’ll pay depends on your income tax band and what you’ve sold.

Basic-rate taxpayers pay 10% on assets and 18% on property, while higher- and additional-rate taxpayers pay 20% on assets and 28% on property.

A finance expert gives the low down on how to earn over £20,000 tax free.

But it's important to check your tax code is correct too, as it could save you money.