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Our comprehensive guide to every confirmed change for the 2026/27 UK tax year. Covers income tax, dividend tax increases, NI, capital gains, ISA allowances, pensions, inheritance tax, minimum wage, student loans, Making Tax Digital, and more. Includes comparison tables and an action plan.
We have updated all tax and salary calculators with the confirmed rates and thresholds for the 2026/27 tax year. Key changes include the continued freeze on the personal allowance at £12,570, National Insurance at 8%, and the new dividend tax rates of 10.75% (basic), 35.75% (higher), and 39.35% (additional).
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The temporary stamp duty thresholds have now ended. The nil-rate band for standard purchases has returned to £125,000 (from £250,000), and the first-time buyer threshold has dropped to £300,000 (from £425,000). The additional property surcharge increased to 5% from 31 October 2024. Our stamp duty calculator has been updated to reflect these changes.
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From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates have increased by 2 percentage points across all bands. The basic rate is now 10.75% (up from 8.75%), the higher rate is 35.75% (up from 33.75%), and the additional rate remains at 39.35%. The dividend allowance stays at £500. These changes were announced in the Autumn Budget 2024.
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