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Redundancy pay and tax: what you keep, and how to keep more
On a £37,000 package with £12,000 of notice pay, £30,000 is tax-free and the £7,000 above it costs £2,800 in tax. How it works, and how to keep more.
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In-depth guides about UK tax, salary, and personal finance topics to help you understand and manage your money.
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The £105,000 salary that's worth less than £99,999
Free childcare hours and Tax-Free Childcare both stop at £100,000 of adjusted net income, as a cliff rather than a taper. For a family with two under-fives, cash does not beat sacrifice until £140,473.
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Is EV Salary Sacrifice Worth It in 2026/27?
Salary sacrifice is the cheapest way for most UK employees to drive a new electric car, typically 20-35% cheaper than a personal lease. Here's why the maths works, with three worked examples.
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UK tax rates and thresholds for 2026/27: what's changed in April 2026
Income tax thresholds are frozen again. But student loan thresholds, EV BiK rates, NMW, and redundancy caps have all changed. Here's what you need to know.
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Salary Sacrifice Explained: Why It's Not Really a Sacrifice
"Sacrifice" sounds like you're giving something up. You're not. You're making a deliberate choice about how your income works for you — before tax is calculated.
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How Much Tax Will I Pay on My Bonus in 2026/27?
A £5,000 bonus doesn't mean £5,000 in your pocket. If you're a basic rate taxpayer, you'll take home around £3,600. If you're a higher rate taxpayer, that drops to roughly £2,900.
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How Much More Will You Actually Take Home? Comparing UK Salaries in 2026/27
A £10,000 raise at £35,000 puts £600 extra in your pocket each month. The same raise from £100,000 to £110,000? Just £317.
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What is fiscal drag and how is it quietly eating your pay rise?
Most people have never heard of fiscal drag, but it's probably costing you hundreds of pounds a year – and you'd never notice it happening.