UK Tax Guides
Plain-English articles on UK tax, salary, and personal finance.
How to Check Your UK Tax Code (And Fix It If It Is Wrong)
Millions of UK workers are on the wrong tax code. Here is how to check yours and what to do if HMRC has it wrong.
What Is the 60% Tax Trap — And How to Escape It
Earning between £100,000 and £125,140? Every £1 you earn costs you 60p in tax. Here is why, and how pension contributions can help.
UK Pension Tax Relief Explained — Salary Sacrifice vs Relief at Source
The difference between salary sacrifice and relief-at-source pension schemes, and why it matters for your take-home pay and NI bill.
Marriage Allowance: Who Qualifies and How to Claim £252/Year
4.2 million couples qualify for Marriage Allowance but many never claim it. Here is how to check eligibility and apply.
Understanding Your UK Payslip — Every Deduction Explained
A plain-English guide to every line on your payslip: gross pay, PAYE, NI, pension, student loan, and take-home pay.
How to Save Tax on a £100,000+ Salary in the UK
Strategies used by higher earners to reduce their UK tax bill legally: pensions, Gift Aid, salary sacrifice, and more.