Corporation tax up

Corporation tax up

When the current Prime Minister was Chancellor, he announced an increase in the main rate of corporation tax to 25% to apply to profits above £250,000 from 1 April 2023. Under the previous administration this decision was reversed but the 25% rate will now apply next year. 

Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains made by individuals are generally taxed at lower rates to income and taxpayers benefit from a separate annual exemption that covers the first £12,300 of gains made per year. 

Income tax

Income tax

The main income tax thresholds and allowances had already been frozen at the 2021-22 levels until 2026 and that has been extended to 6 April 2028. 

Dividend tax

Dividend tax

Dividends are taxed at much lower rates than other forms of income and they are not subject to national insurance contributions (NIC).