Tax Checked 2026-08-11

Income Tax higher rate

40% on £50,271–£125,140
rate / band · valid 2026-04-06 → 2027-04-05

What is the Income Tax higher rate right now?

The current figure is 40% on £50,271–£125,140 (rate / band), effective from 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05, according to HMRC / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Threshold frozen until April 2031 (Autumn Budget 2025). Scotland differs.

Cite this figure

The Income Tax higher rate is 40% on £50,271–£125,140 (rate / band), effective 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05. Source: HMRC / gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-rates), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-11.

Official sourceHMRC / gov.uk
Valid from2026-04-06
Valid to2027-04-05
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
Same threshold 2023/24–2025/26

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