Personal allowance (UK): what it means

The personal allowance is the income you can earn each year in the UK without paying income tax (£12,570 in 2026/27). It shrinks for people earning over £100,000 a year.

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Tax deduction (allowance) · National Insurance (UK)

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the exact rules with an official source.