H · Glossary
Higher Rate Tax
40% UK income tax band, on income from £50,271 to £125,140.
Higher rate tax is 40% — the UK income tax band on the slice of income from £50,271 to £125,140 in 2025/26. Above £125,140 you hit the 45% additional rate.
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