Self-Employed Tax Calculator UK (2026/27)

Estimate take-home profit after income tax and Class 4 National Insurance, with optional student loan deductions. Results update instantly and include a quarterly set-aside estimate for payments on account.

Updated for 2026/27 · Reviewed by James Whitfield · Methodology and assumptions

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Results

Annual net income
£34,348.20
Monthly net income
£2,862.35
Weekly net income
£660.54
Quarterly set-aside
£3,825.90
Set aside £3,825.90 per quarter. Payment dates are typically 31 January and 31 July.

Full breakdown

Annual profit£42,000.00
Income tax£5,886.00
Class 4 NI£1,765.80
Student loan£0.00
Total deductions£7,651.80
Net income£34,348.20

Income tax by band

Band Rate Taxable amount Tax
Basic rate 20.0% £29,430.00 £5,886.00
Higher rate 40.0% £0.00 £0.00
Additional rate 45.0% £0.00 £0.00

Class 4 NI by band

Range Rate Profit in band NI
£12,570 to £50,270 6.0% £29,430.00 £1,765.80
Above £50,270 2.0% £0.00 £0.00