UK Tax Guides
Plain-English guides to the rates, thresholds and assumptions behind our calculators. Current guides cite primary HMRC or GOV.UK sources and show when they were reviewed.
UK Tax Bands 2026/27 Explained
Income tax rates, thresholds, and Personal Allowance for the current tax year.
Dividend Tax Explained
How dividend tax works, current rates, and the tax-free allowance.
VAT Threshold Explained
When you need to register for VAT and what the current threshold is.
How VAT Is Calculated
Step-by-step explanation of how VAT is added and removed in the UK.
Official sources
Rates and thresholds are checked against the following primary sources. Review dates are shown on the relevant guide or methodology page.
Last reviewed: 12 July 2026
Guides are general information, not personalised advice. For a calculation, use the relevant tool and verify material decisions with official guidance or a qualified adviser.