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Personal Allowance

UK tax-free income band

🇬🇧UK · Tax Year 2026/27Reviewed Plain-English
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What is Personal Allowance?

The Personal Allowance is the amount of income you can earn before paying UK Income Tax. £12,570 for 2026-27 (frozen through 2028). Reduces £1 for every £2 earned above £100,000 — so at £125,140 the allowance is zero, creating a 60% marginal rate band.

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