Taxes guides
How UK tax actually works — income tax, National Insurance, dividends, capital gains and the allowances that cut your bill.
Stealth Tax: Frozen Tax Thresholds to 2031 and Fiscal Drag Explained
Frozen tax thresholds to 2031 will drag 5.2m more people into tax. How the "stealth tax" works, what it costs you, and how to fight back.
TaxFly Admin · 24 Jun 2026
Tax Gap 2024-25 estimated at 6.4%
HMRC publishes the estimated tax gap for the 2024 to 2025 tax year.
Laura Michelle Davis · 23 Jun 2026
Government backs high street with acceleration of cheap import reforms and crackdown on dodgy online sellers
High street businesses are set to benefit from action to level the playing field as the government sets out tax and customs reforms.
Laura Michelle Davis · 23 Jun 2026
Dividend Tax Rise 2026: New 10.75% and 35.75% Rates Explained
Dividend tax rose two points from April 2026 - 10.75% basic and 35.75% higher rate. How much more you pay and how to soften it.
TaxFly Admin · 21 Jun 2026
The 60% Tax Trap Explained: How High Earners Lose Their Personal Allowance (and How to Avoid It) - 2026/27
Earning between £100,000 and £125,140? The 60% tax trap quietly taxes every extra pound at around 60%. Here is the maths, who it hits, and how to escape it for 2026/27.
Laura Michelle Davis · 10 Jun 2026
Scottish Income Tax vs England: How Much More (or Less) You Pay in 2026/27
A clear 2026/27 comparison of Scottish income tax rates against England, showing who pays more, at what income, why, and what stays the same across the UK.
Laura Michelle Davis · 9 Jun 2026
How to Legally Reduce Your Income Tax in the UK (2026/27)
A comprehensive guide to legally reducing your income tax in the UK for 2026/27 - pensions, salary sacrifice, ISAs, Marriage Allowance, Gift Aid, work expenses and smart timing.
Laura Michelle Davis · 4 Jun 2026
UK Tax Codes Explained: What Yours Means (2026/27)
Your tax code controls how much tax comes out of your pay. Here's what the letters and numbers mean, and how to tell if yours is wrong.
Laura Michelle Davis · 24 Apr 2026
UK Income Tax Rates and Bands 2026/27: A Plain-English Guide
Understand UK income tax rates and bands for 2026/27, including the Personal Allowance, the basic, higher and additional rates, and a worked example.
Laura Michelle Davis · 17 Apr 2026