28/10/2026
📣 Budget 2026: what could it mean for you and your business?
There’s plenty to digest from today’s Budget. Here are a few key announcements worth knowing:
🏠 Landlords and savers
From 6 April 2027, tax rates on rental profits and taxable savings interest are set to become 24%, 44% and 49%. That includes the previously announced increase plus a further two percentage points announced today.
💼 Selling your business
The lifetime limit for gains qualifying for Business Asset Disposal Relief will fall from £1 million to £500,000 from 6 April 2027. The qualifying tax rate remains 18%.
👥 Employers
From 1 April 2027, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over rises to £13.21 an hour. The minimum wage for 18–20-year-olds rises to £11.27.
💰 Cash ISAs
The planned reduction in the cash ISA allowance has been scrapped. You’ll still be able to save up to £20,000 a year in a cash ISA, within your overall ISA allowance.
📈 Capital gains
The main Capital Gains Tax rates remain at 18% and 24%, with the annual tax-free allowance staying at £3,000.
The impact will depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure what these announcements mean for you or your business, please get in touch with Greenwood—we’re here to help.
This is a brief overview of the announcements, rather than individual tax advice.