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UK Payslip Deductions: Every Line Explained

A UK payslip lists every deduction from gross to net pay. This guide explains each common line: PAYE, NI, pension, student loan, court orders, salary sacrifice, and benefits. Includes year-to-date columns and what to query.

16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

UK PAYE System Explained: How HMRC Collects Tax

PAYE is the system HMRC uses to collect income tax and NI from employed earnings at source. Employers calculate and deduct each pay period using tax codes, then remit to HMRC monthly. This guide covers RTI, tax codes, and end-of-year reconciliation.

16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

UK P45, P60, P11D Forms Explained

P45 records pay and tax when leaving a job. P60 is the end-of-year summary. P11D reports taxable benefits in kind. This guide covers what each form shows, the deadlines, and how to use them for applications and claims.

16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Dividend Tax Rise April 2026: What the 2-Point Hike Costs You by Income Band

Basic-rate dividend tax went from 8.75% to 10.75% on 6 April 2026, higher rate from 33.75% to 35.75%. Worked examples for £30K, £50K, £80K and £120K dividend takers, with the cash impact spelled out and the planning levers that remain.

17 Jun 2026 · 13 min read

UK non-dom tax 2026: how the April 2025 reforms changed everything

Expat Finance TL;DR The UK's non-domicile (non-dom) tax system was fundamentally reformed from 6 April 2025. The

12 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

UK tax codes 2026 explained: what your code means and how to check it is correct

Salary TL;DR Your tax code tells your employer how much tax to deduct from your pay. The number in the code

27 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

UK take-home pay guide 2026: how income tax and NI reduce your salary

Salary TL;DR UK take-home pay is your gross salary minus income tax, employee National Insurance contributions and any other deductions

12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

UK self-assessment guide 2026: who must file, deadlines and how to avoid penalties

Tax TL;DR Self-assessment is the process by which HMRC collects income tax from people whose tax is not fully collected

12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Limited company tax UK 2026: corporation tax, salary vs dividends and what you owe

Tax TL;DR UK limited companies pay corporation tax on profits: 19 percent for profits up to £50,000 and 25 percent

12 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Marriage allowance UK 2026: how to claim and how much you get back

Tax TL;DR The marriage allowance lets one spouse or civil partner transfer £1,260 of their personal allowance to the other,

12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Inheritance tax UK 2026: thresholds, rates, reliefs and how to reduce your bill

Tax and Salary TL;DR Inheritance tax (IHT) is charged at 40% on the value of an estate above the available nil-

12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

UK capital gains tax 2026: rates, allowances and what triggers a CGT liability

Tax and Salary TL;DR Capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on the profit when you sell or dispose of an asset

12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

UK National Insurance 2026: rates, thresholds and what you pay

Tax and Salary TL;DR National Insurance contributions fund state pension, statutory sick pay, and other benefits. Employees pay Class 1 NI

12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

UK council tax reductions 2026: discounts, exemptions and how to apply

Tax and Salary TL;DR Council tax reductions include a 25% single person discount, full exemption for all-student households, disability reductions

18 May 2026 · 7 min read

Sole trader tax UK 2026: what you pay, when and how to file

Tax and Salary TL;DR As a sole trader you pay income tax on profits above the personal allowance and Class 4

18 May 2026 · 7 min read

HMRC tax rebate UK 2026: how to reclaim overpaid income tax

Reclaim TL;DR HMRC will refund overpaid income tax automatically in many cases via PAYE or after self-assessment. Common reasons for

12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

£175,000 After Tax UK 2026 - Take-Home Pay Breakdown

£175,000 after tax in 2026/27 is £104,536 per year, or £8,711 per month. Full breakdown of income tax, NI, monthly, weekly and daily take-home plus what £175,000 affords in 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

£140,000 After Tax UK 2026 - Take-Home Pay Breakdown

£140,000 after tax in 2026/27 is £85,986 per year, or £7,166 per month. Full breakdown of income tax, NI, monthly, weekly and daily take-home plus what £140,000 affords in 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

£58,000 After Tax UK 2026 - Take-Home Pay Breakdown

£58,000 after tax in 2026/27 is £44,197 per year, or £3,683 per month. Full breakdown of income tax, NI, monthly, weekly and daily take-home plus what £58,000 affords in 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

£56,000 After Tax UK 2026 - Take-Home Pay Breakdown

£56,000 after tax in 2026/27 is £43,037 per year, or £3,586 per month. Full breakdown of income tax, NI, monthly, weekly and daily take-home plus what £56,000 affords in 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

£54,000 After Tax UK 2026 - Take-Home Pay Breakdown

£54,000 after tax in 2026/27 is £41,877 per year, or £3,490 per month. Full breakdown of income tax, NI, monthly, weekly and daily take-home plus what £54,000 affords in 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

£52,000 After Tax UK 2026 - Take-Home Pay Breakdown

£52,000 after tax in 2026/27 is £40,717 per year, or £3,393 per month. Full breakdown of income tax, NI, monthly, weekly and daily take-home plus what £52,000 affords in 2026.

12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Wrong Tax Code UK 2026 -- How to Check and Get a Refund

An estimated 1 in 3 UK employees has the wrong tax code at some point. A wrong code means overpaying or underpaying income tax -- HMRC can refund overpayments going back 4 years. Check yours free in 5 minutes at gov.uk/personal-tax-account.

17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read

Uniform Tax Refund UK 2026 — How to Claim Work Clothing Tax Relief

If you wear a uniform or specialist work clothing that you wash yourself, you can claim a HMRC tax refund of up to £140 per year. Here is who qualifies, how to claim and how to backdate four years.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Bank Holiday Pay Rights UK 2026: What Your Employer Must Pay You

With the May bank holidays upon us, millions of workers are unclear on their legal entitlement. There is no automatic right to paid bank holidays — but your contract and employment status determine what you are owed.

1 May 2026 · 5 min read

Salary Sacrifice Pension UK 2026: How It Works, National Insurance Savings and What to Watch Out For

Salary sacrifice for pension contributions saves both you and your employer National Insurance. If you earn £35,000 and sacrifice £3,000 into your pension, you save £360 in NI contributions and your employer saves £414. This HMRC-validated guide explains the mechanics, the benefits and the catc

3 May 2026 · 4 min read