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News · 8 March 2026

£20,070 Tax-Free Income Possible With HMRC Rules

£20,070 Tax-Free Income Possible With HMRC Rules

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UK taxpayers could potentially increase their tax-free income to £20,070, offering a lower tax bill for many. HMRC confirms this can be achieved by blending the standard £12,570 Personal Allowance with additional allowances, not through a direct allowance hike. Careful savers and pensioners, for instance, may combine savings and specific schemes like the Rent a Room option to reach this higher amount.

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