Free tool · 2026/27 tax year

Self Assessment tax calculator for 2026/27

Employed, self-employed or both? Enter your income and expenses to estimate your Income Tax and National Insurance in seconds. Then, if you would like, our Chartered Certified Accountants will file the return for you from £150, VAT included.

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  • Class 4 National Insurance included
  • £100,000 personal allowance taper applied
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Who it’s for

Who this calculator is for

Anyone who pays some of their tax through Self Assessment.

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Sole traders and freelancers

Estimate tax on your self-employed profit.

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Employees with side income

See what you owe on top of PAYE.

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High earners

Check the effect of the £100,000 taper.

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Anyone budgeting for January

Know what to put aside before 31 January.

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What’s included

What the calculator works out

Based on 2026/27 rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  • Self-employed profit after expenses
  • Personal allowance, including the taper above £100,000
  • Income Tax at 20%, 40% and 45%
  • Class 4 National Insurance at 6% and 2%
  • Tax already paid through PAYE
  • The extra tax to pay through Self Assessment
How it works

A seamless, fully online process

Enter your salary

Leave it at £0 if you are only self-employed.

Add self-employed income

Your total sales or fees for the year.

Add expenses

Allowable business costs.

See your estimate

Instantly, with a breakdown.

Rates used

Income Tax and National Insurance rates 2026/27

BandTaxable incomeRate
Personal allowanceUp to £12,5700%
Basic rate£12,571 to £50,27020%
Higher rate£50,271 to £125,14040%
Additional rateOver £125,14045%
Class 4 NI (self-employed)£12,570 to £50,270 / above6% / 2%

How is Self Assessment tax calculated?

In short: HMRC adds up all your taxable income, deducts your personal allowance and applies the Income Tax bands. If you are self-employed, Class 4 National Insurance is added on your profits. Tax already taken through PAYE is then deducted, and the balance is due by 31 January.

A worked example

Priya earns a £30,000 salary and makes £20,000 profit from freelance design. Her total income is £50,000, so her Income Tax is £7,486, of which £3,486 is already paid through PAYE. She also owes £446 Class 4 National Insurance on her profit. Her Self Assessment bill is about £4,446.

Payments on account

If your Self Assessment bill is over £1,000 and less than 80% of your tax is collected at source, HMRC usually asks for two advance payments towards next year, on 31 January and 31 July. Your first January bill can therefore be up to one and a half times the figure above.

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Calculators give estimates. A full return also considers allowances, losses, pension relief and student loans. Our self-employed accountants and Self Assessment service file it accurately for a fixed fee. More tools on our tax calculators page.

Official guidance: Income Tax rates and Personal Allowances · Self-employed National Insurance rates

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this Self Assessment calculator?
It gives a reliable estimate using 2026/27 rates. Your actual bill can differ because of pension contributions, student loans, losses and other reliefs.
Does it work for Scottish taxpayers?
No. Scotland has different Income Tax rates on earned income. National Insurance is the same across the UK.
Do I pay Class 2 National Insurance?
Not usually. Class 2 contributions are no longer charged; you are treated as having paid them if profits exceed the small profits threshold.
What expenses can I deduct?
Costs incurred wholly and exclusively for your business, such as equipment, software, travel to clients and a share of home running costs.
When is the tax due?
31 January after the end of the tax year, plus any payments on account on 31 January and 31 July.
Can you file the return for me?
Yes. Our Chartered Certified Accountants file it from £150, VAT included.

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