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2025/26 UK Tax Rates and Allowances Guide

Download our latest guide for the key UK rates and allowances that you need to be aware of in the 2025/26 tax year.

Our 2025/26 UK tax rates and allowances guide includes information on:

  • Income Tax
  • Income Tax Reliefs
  • National Insurance
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • National Minimum and Living Wage 
  • VAT
  • Capital Allowances
  • Stamp Duty Land Tax (and regional equivalents)
  • Corporation Tax
  • Pensions
  • Car, van and fuel benefits
  • Inheritance Tax (including BPR)
  • Tax-Favoured Investments (such as ISAs, SEIS and EIS schemes)
  • Key dates and deadlines

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