Loading…

DarkLight mode

News – 18.11.24

International Men's Day - breaking the silence around men's mental health

International Men's Day - breaking the silence around men's mental health … Read more

Insight – 20.11.24

A change in US Presidency: How might it affect your finances?

In this article, we explore the potential economic and financial impacts of Donald Trump's return to power. … Read more

Upcoming event – 10.12.24

Funding innovation in the technology sector: Are the government doing enough?

Join us for an exclusive roundtable breakfast to explore the question of whether the government are doing enough to support innovation in the technology sector. … Read more

Find us quickly

130 Wood Street, London, EC2V 6DL
enquiries@buzzacott.co.uk T +44 (0)20 7556 1200

Last updated: 3 Mar 2021

Spring Budget 2021: No personal tax rate changes, but allowances to be frozen

The tax triple lock covering income tax, NIC and VAT rates remains in place and the highly anticipated increase in capital gains tax (CGT) rates, which was rumoured to bring the CGT rates in line with income tax rates, was not part of the measures in today’s announcement.

Instead, we’ve seen a freeze on many of the usual increases expected in the allowances for taxes that affect individuals.

The Chancellor announced that the income tax personal will increase to £12,570 as promised next year, but will then be frozen until 2026. The basic rate limit for each of the years 2022/23 to 2025/26 will be set at £37,700, meaning the higher rate threshold for those years will be £50,270 for those entitled to the full personal allowance.

The annual exemption from capital gains tax will remain at £12,300 for individuals (and £6,150 for most trusts) until 2026. The Inheritance Tax nil rate band and residence nil rate bands will also remain at their current levels of £325,000 and £175,000 until 2026, with the residence nil rate band tapering as currently.

Whilst tax relief on pension contributions was not addressed by the Chancellor, the lifetime allowance will be frozen at its current level of £1,073,100 until April 2026.

Capital gains tax is not part of the triple tax lock and is a hot topic – rate changes in the future cannot be ruled out.

About the author

Richard Pott

+44 (0)20 7556 1295
pottr@buzzacott.co.uk
LinkedIn

Instead, we’ve seen a freeze on many of the usual increases expected in the allowances for taxes that affect individuals.

Whilst tax relief on pension contributions was not addressed by the Chancellor, the lifetime allowance will be frozen at its current level of £1,073,100 until April 2026.

Capital gains tax is not part of the triple tax lock and is a hot topic – rate changes in the future cannot be ruled out.

Get in touch

For more information on the above or for advice regarding the tax planning options available to you, please fill out the form below and one of our experts will be in touch to discuss your requirements.