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How next April's changes hit your rental income

From April 2027, rental profit is taxed 2p in the pound more. See what it costs you.

Your rental income

Rent less costs like repairs, agent fees and insurance.

Interest only, not capital repayments.

Salary, pension and so on.

Your answer

Enter your rental profit and other income.

About this calculator

For individual landlords in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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How it’s worked out

From 6 April 2027, rental profit is taxed at 22%, 42% and 47%, instead of 20%, 40% and 45%. Relief on mortgage interest rises from 20% to 22%. We work out the tax on your rent on top of your other income, both ways.

Worked example

Tax on your rental profit goes from £5,746 to £6,026 a year from 6 April 2027: £280 more.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland · other income £45,000 · same profit both years

Worked example, step by step
Rental profit before mortgage interest£20,000
Tax on it now£6,946
Less mortgage interest relief at 20%− £1,200
Tax now£5,746
Tax on it at the new property rates£7,346
Less mortgage interest relief at 22%− £1,320
Tax from 6 April 2027£6,026

Worked out using today's rates and the property rates announced for 6 April 2027.

Questions people ask

Does this apply in Scotland?

Not as announced: Scotland and Wales can set their own rates for property income.

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