BR tax code
All your income from this job or pension is taxed at the basic rate (usually used if you've got more than one job or pension).
Meaning from GOV.UK; 2026 to 2027 rates from HMRC, checked 13 November 2026.
Result
Under tax code BR, Income Tax on £30,000.00 a year is £6,000.00.
Income Tax a year
- BR
- All your income from this job or pension is taxed at the basic rate (usually used if you've got more than one job or pension).
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| All pay at the basic rate | £30,000.00 × 20% | £6,000.00 |
| Income Tax for the year | £6,000.00 | £6,000.00 |
What this leaves out or assumes
- Worked out for the whole year, as payroll does when you're paid the same each month. An emergency code works each payday on its own, which can give a different total.
- Income Tax only: National Insurance and student loans also come off your pay.
Where the figures come from
- Basic rate of Income Tax (England, Wales and Northern Ireland): 20%. Source: HMRC: Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027. Checked 13 November 2026.
Income Tax under BR, 2026 to 2027
| Pay a year | Income Tax a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| £15,000.00 | £3,000.00 | £250.00 |
| £20,000.00 | £4,000.00 | £333.33 |
| £25,000.00 | £5,000.00 | £416.67 |
| £30,000.00 | £6,000.00 | £500.00 |
| £40,000.00 | £8,000.00 | £666.67 |
| £50,000.00 | £10,000.00 | £833.33 |
| £60,000.00 | £12,000.00 | £1,000.00 |
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