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Expert tax guides written by qualified Chartered Accountants. From income tax rates to HMRC mileage allowances and pension contributions.

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By Waqas Sagar, ACA FCCA FMAAT
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|2026/27 Tax Year

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salary-guides

£75,000 Salary After Tax 2026/27 | Take-Home Pay UK

On a £75,000 salary in 2026/27, your take-home pay is approximately £52,796 after £17,372 income tax and £4,832 National Insurance. See full breakdown.

8 min read10 May 2026
salary-guides

£120,000 Salary After Tax 2026/27 | Take-Home Pay UK

On a £120,000 salary in 2026/27, your take-home pay is approximately £75,396. You're in the 60% tax trap with reduced Personal Allowance. See full breakdown.

10 min read10 May 2026
salary-guides

£200,000 Salary After Tax 2026/27 | Take-Home Pay UK

On a £200,000 salary in 2026/27, your take-home pay is approximately £117,596 after £75,432 income tax and £6,972 National Insurance. Additional rate applies.

10 min read10 May 2026
employment

Employer National Insurance 2026/27 | Rates & Thresholds

Employer National Insurance 2026/27: 13.8% on earnings above £5,000. Employment Allowance £10,500. Full guide to employer NI including apprentice and veteran exemptions.

12 min read12 May 2026
pensions

Pension Annual Allowance 2026/27 | £60,000 Limit Explained

The pension annual allowance for 2026/27 is £60,000. Tapered allowance applies above £260,000 adjusted income. Carry forward rules and excess contribution charges explained.

14 min read14 May 2026
tax-guides

Scottish Income Tax 2026/27 | Rates & Bands Compared

Scottish income tax rates 2026/27: starter 19%, basic 20%, intermediate 21%, higher 42%, advanced 45%, top 48%. Compare to rest of UK and see the difference.

12 min read16 May 2026
employment

Company Car Tax 2026/27 | BIK Rates & Electric Cars

Company car tax (Benefit in Kind) 2026/27: Electric cars at 3%, hybrids 5-14%, petrol/diesel up to 37%. Calculate your BIK tax and compare against car allowance.

14 min read18 May 2026
business

Capital Allowances 2026/27 | AIA, FYA & Writing Down

Capital allowances let businesses deduct the cost of assets. Annual Investment Allowance £1 million, Full Expensing 100%, Writing Down 18%/6%. Complete guide for 2026/27.

14 min read20 May 2026
property

Private Residence Relief 2026 | CGT Exemption on Your Home

Private Residence Relief exempts your main home from Capital Gains Tax when sold. Partial relief for periods of absence or business use. Complete PRR guide 2026.

12 min read22 May 2026
employment

Trivial Benefits 2026/27 | Tax-Free Staff Perks Guide

Trivial benefits up to £50 are tax-free for employees. Directors limited to £300/year. What counts, what doesn't and how to use this tax-efficient perk.

8 min read24 May 2026
tax-guides

Gift Aid Guide 2026/27 | How It Works for Donors & Charities

Gift Aid adds 25% to charity donations at no cost to basic rate taxpayers. Higher rate taxpayers can claim extra relief. Complete guide to Gift Aid 2026/27.

10 min read25 May 2026
savings

ISA Allowance 2026/27 | £20,000 Tax-Free Savings Guide

ISA allowance for 2026/27 is £20,000 across all ISA types. Cash ISA, Stocks & Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA and Innovative Finance ISA rules explained.

10 min read25 May 2026
employment

Mileage Allowance 2026/27 | HMRC Rates for Business Travel

HMRC mileage rates 2026/27: 45p per mile first 10,000, 25p thereafter. Covers cars, motorcycles and bicycles. How to claim and record business mileage.

8 min read25 May 2026
pensions

State Pension 2026/27 | Full Rate £230.25/Week & How to Qualify

Full new State Pension for 2026/27 is £230.25 per week. Need 35 qualifying years for full amount, minimum 10 years for any pension. Check your forecast and fill gaps.

12 min read26 May 2026
employment

Working From Home Tax Relief 2026/27 | Claim £6/Week

Claim £6 per week tax relief for working from home - no receipts needed. Or claim actual costs if higher. How hybrid and remote workers can reduce their tax bill.

8 min read26 May 2026
employment

Redundancy Pay Tax 2026/27 | £30,000 Tax-Free Guide

First £30,000 of redundancy pay is tax-free. Statutory redundancy also tax-free. What's taxable, what's exempt and how to minimise tax on your redundancy package.

10 min read26 May 2026
calculatorsFeatured

Salary Calculator UK 2026/27: Calculate Your Take-Home Pay in England, Scotland, Wales & NI

Use our free UK salary calculator to instantly calculate your take-home pay for 2026/27. Accurate calculations for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland including Income Tax, National Insurance, pension and student loan deductions.

15 min read1 May 2026
tax-guidesFeatured

UK Income Tax Rates 2026/27: Complete Guide to Tax Bands, Allowances & Thresholds

Everything you need to know about UK income tax rates for 2026/27. Updated with the latest HMRC rates, personal allowance, tax bands, and worked examples for different salary levels.

12 min read6 Apr 2026
tax-guidesFeatured

HMRC Mileage Rates 2026/27: How to Claim Business Mileage Allowance

Complete guide to HMRC approved mileage rates for 2026/27. The new rate is 55p per mile for cars (increased from 45p). Learn the rates for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles, plus step-by-step instructions on how to claim mileage allowance for business travel.

10 min read10 Apr 2026
vatFeatured

UK VAT Rates 2026: Complete Guide to Standard, Reduced & Zero Rates

Comprehensive guide to UK VAT rates in 2026. Understand which rate applies to your goods and services, when to register, and how to stay compliant with HMRC.

11 min read15 Apr 2026
vat

VAT Flat Rate Scheme 2026: Complete Guide to Simplified VAT for Small Businesses

Everything you need to know about the VAT Flat Rate Scheme in 2026. Learn the rates, eligibility, pros and cons, and whether it's right for your business.

9 min read20 Apr 2026
tax-guidesFeatured

National Insurance Rates 2026/27: Complete Guide for Employers and Employees

Full breakdown of National Insurance rates and thresholds for 2026/27 tax year. Covers employee rates, employer contributions, self-employed rates, and Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 NICs.

10 min read8 Apr 2026
tax-guides

Dividend Tax Rates 2026/27: Complete Guide for Directors and Investors

Understand UK dividend tax rates for 2026/27, including the reduced dividend allowance, tax bands, and strategies for company directors and investors to minimise tax.

8 min read12 Apr 2026
business

Corporation Tax Rates 2026/27: Guide for Small Businesses and Directors

Complete guide to UK Corporation Tax rates for 2026/27. Understand the main rate, small profits rate, marginal relief, and how to calculate your company's tax bill.

9 min read18 Apr 2026
tax-guides

Capital Gains Tax Rates 2026/27: Complete Guide to CGT on Property, Shares & Assets

Everything you need to know about Capital Gains Tax in 2026/27. Covers CGT rates, annual exemption, property sales, share disposals, and strategies to reduce your tax bill.

10 min read22 Apr 2026