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LATEST TAX DATA

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UK Tax Rates & Thresholds 2024/25 vs 2025/26

INCOME TAX

Threshold/Rate2024/252025/26Notes/Applicable To
Personal Allowance£12,570£12,570Reduces by £1 for every £2 earned over £100,000.
Marriage/Civil Partners’ Transferable Allowance£1,260£1,260
Blind Person’s Allowance£3,070£3,130
Rent-a-Room Relief£7,500£7,500
Property Allowance/Trading Allowance (each)£1,000£1,000

UK TAXPAYERS (EXCLUDING SCOTTISH)

Threshold/Rate2024/252025/26Notes/Applicable To
Basic Rate20% (up to £37,700)20% (up to £37,700)
Higher Rate40% (£37,701 - £125,140)40% (£37,701 - £125,140)
Additional Rate45% (over £125,140)45% (over £125,140)

SCOTTISH TAXPAYERS

Threshold/Rate2024/252025/26Notes/Applicable To
Starter Rate19% (up to £2,306)TBA
Basic Rate20% (£2,307 - £13,991)TBA
Intermediate Rate21% (£13,992 - £31,092)TBA
Higher Rate42% (£31,093 - £62,430)TBA
Top Rate45% (£62,431 - £125,140)TBA

ALL UK TAXPAYERS

Threshold/Rate2024/252025/26Notes/Applicable To
Starting Rate for Savings0% (up to £5,000)0% (up to £5,000)
Personal Savings Allowance (0%)£1,000 (Basic Rate) / £500 (Higher Rate) / £0 (Additional Rate)£1,000 (Basic Rate) / £500 (Higher Rate) / £0 (Additional Rate)
Dividend Allowance£500£500
Dividend Tax Rates8.75% (Basic Rate) / 33.75% (Higher Rate) / 39.35% (Additional Rate)8.75% (Basic Rate) / 33.75% (Higher Rate) / 39.35% (Additional Rate)
Trusts - Income Exemption£500£500
Trusts - Dividend Rate39.35%39.35%
Trusts - Other Income Rate45%45%
High Income Child Benefit Charge1% per £200 of income between £60,000 - £80,0001% per £200 of income between £60,000 - £80,000

REGISTERED PENSIONS

Threshold/Rate2024/252025/26Notes/Applicable To
Lump Sum & Death Benefit Allowance£1,073,100£1,073,100
Lump Sum Allowance£268,275£268,275
Money Purchase Annual Allowance£10,000£10,000
Annual Allowance£60,000£60,000Reduced by £1 for every £2 of adjusted income over £260,000 (min £10,000).

STATE PENSIONS

Annual/Weekly2024/252025/26
New State Pension (Annual)£11,973.00N/A
New State Pension (Weekly)£230.25N/A
Basic State Pension (Single) (Annual)£9,175.40N/A
Basic State Pension (Spouse/Civil Partner) (Annual)£5,493.80N/A

TAX-INCENTIVISED INVESTMENTS

Investment2024/252025/26
Total ISA Limit£20,000£20,000
Lifetime ISA£4,000£4,000
JISA/Child Trust Fund£9,000£9,000
VCT (30%)£200,000£200,000
EIS (30%)£2,000,000£2,000,000
SEIS (50%)£200,000£200,000

NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS

ClassRate (2024/25)Rate (2025/26)Notes
Class 1 (Employee)8%8%No NICs for earnings below £242 pw.
Class 1 (Employer)15%15%
Class 2 (Self-Employed)£3.50 (weekly)N/AVoluntary, Small Profits Threshold £6,845
Class 4 (Self-Employed)6% (£12,570 - £50,270) / 2% (over £50,270)6% (£12,570 - £50,270) / 2% (over £50,270)

CAPITAL GAINS TAX

2024/252025/26
Annual Exemption (Individuals/Estates)£3,000£3,000
Annual Exemption (Trusts)£1,500£1,500

INHERITANCE TAX

2024/252025/26
Nil-Rate Band£325,000£325,000
Residence Nil-Rate Band£175,000£175,000

STAMP DUTIES & PROPERTY TAXES

2024/252025/26
SDLT (England & NI - 2025 Rates)N/A0% (up to £125,000), 2% (£125,001-£250,000), 5% (£250,001-£925,000), 10% (£925,001-£1,500,000), 12% (over £1,500,000)

CORPORATION TAX

Profits2024/252025/26
£0 - £50,00019.0%19.0%
£50,001 - £250,00026.5%26.5%
£250,001+25.0%25.0%

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

Rate
Standard Rate20%

Disclaimer: The information provided in this table is for general guidance only and is based on the latest rates and allowances available on the HMRC website as of November 26, 2023. Tax laws are subject to change, and individual circumstances may vary. This table is not a substitute for professional tax advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax advisor for personalized advice. Please refer to the official HMRC website ([https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/rates-and-allowances-hm-revenue-and-customs](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/rates-and-allowances-hm-revenue-and-customs)) for the most up-to-date information.

 
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