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Tax year

UK tax glossary · Last reviewed: April 2026

Rates and allowances reset each 6 April. The 2026/27 tax year covers earnings from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027.

Employers use the tax year for cumulative PAYE calculations and P60 reporting.

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