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Why does earning just over GBP100,000 in the UK feel harsher than the headline tax bands suggest?

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Matthew Clarke
May 30, 2026 3,284 views 1 answer
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People often say the UK higher-rate story is just 20%, 40% and 45%, but anyone around six figures hears warnings about a much nastier zone. Please explain why the personal allowance taper changes the practical picture so sharply.

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