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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% (£12,571–£15,397)TBA
Basic Rate20% (£15,398–£27,491)TBA
Intermediate Rate21% (£27,492–£43,662)TBA
Higher Rate42% (£43,663–£75,000)TBA
Advanced Rate45% (£75,001–£125,140)TBA
Top Rate48% (over £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)£9,175N/A
Basic State Pension (Single) (Weekly)£176.45NA
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)13.8%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)18%£3,000£3,000 (18% basic rate)
Annual Exemption (Trusts)£1,500£1,500 (24% higher rate)

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, 2025/26 . 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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