R03 Personal Taxation: practice questions and mock exams

The R03 exam

Format

50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes

Syllabus

2026/27, tax year 2026/2027

Exams sat

1 September 2026 - 31 August 2027

What R03 covers

The syllabus has 4 learning outcomes. The number beside each is how many of the 50 exam questions it usually carries; our mocks use the same weighting.

1. 1Understand the UK tax system as relevant to the needs and circumstances of individuals and trusts.15 exam questions
2. 2Analyse the taxation of investments as relevant to the needs and circumstances of individuals and trusts.15 exam questions
3. 3Analyse the role and relevance of tax in the financial affairs of individuals and trusts.10 exam questions
4. 4Apply the knowledge of personal taxation to the provision of investment advice.10 exam questions

Try free R03 sample questions

A few questions on each of the 38 R03 topics, with the answers explained. No account needed.

• Types of income and deduction of tax
• Interest relief, charitable giving and pension relief
• Employee benefits
• Personal allowances and the income tax calculation
• Families, student loans and trust income
• Class 1 and class 1A NICs

See all 38 R03 topics

How to revise R03 here

• Practise by learning outcome, chapter or weak area. Every answer explains why each option is right or wrong.
• Sit timed mocks of 50 questions in 60 minutes, weighted like the real paper.
• Spaced review brings back the questions you got wrong before you forget them.
• Set your exam date and get a daily plan, plus a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to sit it.
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