HMRC Updates
Income Tax: Personal allowance frozen at Β£12,570 CGT: Annual exempt amount is Β£3,000 NICs: Main Class 1 Employee NI rate reduced VAT: MTD system requirements fully enforced SDLT: First-time buyer relief threshold Β£425,000 Corporation Tax: Main rate 25% for profits over Β£250k IHT: Nil-rate band frozen at Β£325,000 Pension: Annual allowance set at Β£60,000
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How This Calculator Works

📋 Employee & Self-Employed

Calculates Class 1 (employee), Class 2 and 4 (self-employed) and employer NIC for any income level.

📈 Employment Allowance

Applies Employment Allowance (Β£10,500 for 2025/26+) to reduce employer NIC liability.

📅 All Rate Changes

NIC rates changed significantly in recent years (from 12% to 10% to 8%). All years calculated correctly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What changed with NIC in 2024 and 2025?

The main employee NIC rate dropped from 12% (2023/24) to 10% (2024/25 Jan–4 cut) to 8% (2024/25 April cut). Employer rates increased from 13.8% to 15% in 2025/26 with the threshold dropping to Β£5,000.

What is the Employment Allowance?

The Employment Allowance allows eligible employers to reduce their employer NIC bill by up to Β£10,500 (2025/26+) per year. Most limited companies and partnerships are eligible.