UK Tax & Salary Guides
Simple, comprehensive guides to help you understand UK taxes, National Insurance, student loans, and more. All updated for the 2025-2026 tax year with real examples and actionable advice.
How UK Income Tax Works
Understand tax bands, personal allowance, PAYE, and how to calculate your tax bill. Perfect for employees and anyone wanting to understand their taxes.
National Insurance Explained
Learn what NI is, how much you pay, what it funds, and how it builds your state pension entitlement.
Student Loan Guide
Understand when you start repaying, how much you pay, which plan you're on, and what happens to your loan.
Salary Sacrifice Explained
Learn how salary sacrifice works and how it saves you money on tax and National Insurance through pension contributions, cycle to work, and more.
Marriage Allowance Guide
Discover how to claim Marriage Allowance and save up to £252 per year. Simple step-by-step guide for married couples and civil partners.
Tax on Second Jobs
Understand how tax works with multiple jobs, BR tax codes, splitting allowances, and how to avoid overpaying tax.
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
Complete guide to Self-Assessment tax returns. Learn who needs to file, deadlines, how to register, and common mistakes to avoid.
Why Read Our Guides?
✓ Simple Language
No jargon or complicated tax terminology. We explain everything in plain English with real-world examples.
✓ Real Calculations
Every guide includes actual calculations using current tax rates so you can see exactly how things work.
✓ Up to Date
All guides are updated for the 2025-2026 tax year with the latest HMRC rates and thresholds.
✓ Actionable Advice
Learn what you can do to optimize your tax situation, claim allowances, and maximize your take-home pay.
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Use our free salary calculator to see exactly how much you'll take home after tax, National Insurance, student loans, and pension contributions.