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UK tax rates 2026-27: income tax, NI, dividend, CGT and IHT

All the UK tax rates and thresholds for 2026-27 in one place: personal allowance, income tax bands, National Insurance, dividend tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Corporation Tax and Scottish income tax. Worked examples and primary-source links.

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Chandraketu Tripathi
Finance Editor, Kaeltripton
Published 4 Apr 2026
Last reviewed 17 Jun 2026
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UK tax rates 2026-27: income tax, NI, dividend, CGT and IHT

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UK income tax rates for 2026/27 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland): Personal Allowance £12,570 (frozen until April 2031); basic rate 20% on income £12,571 to £50,270; higher rate 40% on £50,271 to £125,140; additional rate 45% above £125,140. Employee National Insurance is 8% on earnings £242 to £967 per week, 2% above. Scotland sets separate rates. Source: HMRC, House of Commons Library, 2026/27.

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Chandraketu Tripathi
Finance Editor · Kaeltripton.com
Chandraketu (CK) Tripathi, founder and lead editor of Kael Tripton. 22 years in finance and marketing across 23 markets. Writes on UK personal finance, tax, mortgages, insurance, energy, and investing. Sources: HMRC, FCA, Ofgem, BoE, ONS.

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