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United Kingdom Calculators

HMRC 20% VAT, 2026 SDLT bands, Scotland LBTT bands, and GBP currency formatting built in.

Free UK calculators for 2026: VAT at 20% standard and 5% reduced rates, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for England, Scotland Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), and restaurant tipping. Each tool uses current HMRC and Revenue Scotland rules so the GBP figure on screen matches what you actually pay.

United Kingdom Salary and Pay Calculators

Take-home pay, hourly rates, and payroll calculators with state-specific tax rules.

UK Salary Calculator

UK salary calculator for 2025-26. Income tax: 20% basic (GBP 12,571-50,270), 40% higher (GBP 50,271-125,140), 45% additional (over GBP 125,140). Personal allowance GBP 12,570 tapers above GBP 100,000. National Insurance: 8% (GBP 12,570-50,270), 2% above. Combined marginal rates: 28% basic, 42% higher, 47% additional. The 60% trap exists between GBP 100,000-125,140.

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United Kingdom Tip and Gratuity Calculators

Tip calculators with regional tipping customs and split options.

UK Tip Calculator

UK tip calculator for 2026. British tipping is discretionary at 10-12.5% for sit-down restaurants with good service. Many restaurants add an optional 12.5% service charge to the bill. If a service charge is included, no additional tip is needed. UK staff earn at least the National Living Wage (GBP 11.44/hour for ages 21+), so tips are a bonus, not a wage supplement. Under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, 100% of tips must be passed to staff.

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United Kingdom vat Calculators

UK VAT Calculator

UK VAT calculator for 2026. Standard rate: 20% on most goods and services. Reduced rate: 5% on domestic energy, child car seats, and some building work. Zero rate: 0% on most food, children's clothing, books, newspapers, and public transport. VAT registration threshold: GBP 90,000 annual turnover (raised from GBP 85,000 in April 2024). Administered by HMRC.

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United Kingdom stamp-duty Calculators

UK Stamp Duty Calculator

UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) calculator for 2025-26. SDLT applies to residential property purchases in England and Northern Ireland. Rates are marginal: 0% up to GBP 250,000, then 5%, 10%, and 12% on portions above thresholds. First-time buyers pay 0% up to GBP 425,000 on properties up to GBP 625,000. Additional property surcharge is 5%. Non-UK residents pay an extra 2%.

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Scotland LBTT Calculator

Scotland LBTT calculator for 2025-26. Land and Buildings Transaction Tax replaced UK Stamp Duty in Scotland from April 2015. Marginal bands: 0% up to GBP 145,000, then 2%, 5%, 10%, and 12%. First-time buyers pay 0% up to GBP 175,000. Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) is 8% on the total purchase price for second homes (raised from 6% in December 2024).

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What you can calculate

United Kingdom-specific tools, in one place

Add or remove VAT at 20% standard rate, 5% reduced rate (energy, fuel), or 0% zero rate

Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax for residential property in England and Northern Ireland

Estimate Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) for Scottish property purchases

Plan tips for restaurants, hotels, taxis, and bars using current UK customs (10-15%)

See the worked HMRC bracket calculation for SDLT and LBTT, not just a single number

Daily VAT and pricing

Add 20% VAT to net invoices or back-calculate VAT in a gross price for record-keeping.

Property purchase planning

Estimate SDLT or LBTT before exchanging contracts, including first-time buyer reliefs.

Eating out and travel

Tip the right amount for UK restaurants, hotels, and taxis using current customs.

Currency

£ GBP

Region Format

en-GB

Calculators

5 specialized tools

Updated for 2026 SDLT bands (£250k threshold, £425k first-time buyer relief), Scotland LBTT bands, and HMRC standard 20% VAT.

United Kingdom Calculator FAQs

How is UK VAT calculated?

Standard VAT is 20% added to the net price. To add VAT, multiply by 1.20. To find VAT in a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 6 (since VAT is 1/6 of the gross). A £120 VAT-inclusive item contains £20 VAT.

How much is stamp duty on a £400,000 house?

For a main residence purchase in England 2026, SDLT on £400,000 is approximately £7,500 (0% on the first £250,000, 5% on the next £150,000). First-time buyers pay £0 up to £425,000.

What is the difference between SDLT and LBTT?

SDLT applies to property purchases in England and Northern Ireland. LBTT applies in Scotland and uses different bands and rates. Wales uses Land Transaction Tax (LTT). All three are progressive band-based.

When does the reduced 5% VAT rate apply?

The 5% reduced rate applies to domestic energy (gas, electricity, heating fuel), childrens car seats, and home energy-saving installations. Most goods and services use the 20% standard rate.

What is a typical tip in the UK?

Restaurant tips are 10 to 15% if service is not already included. Many bills add a 12.5% optional service charge that you can ask to remove. Bars and taxis usually get a small round-up rather than a percentage.

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