Paragon Bank forecasts 76% rise in average savings tax bill for additional rate taxpayers by 2026-27

By Public Technologies
  • Paragon Bank analysis forecasts average savings income tax of £6,540 for additional-rate taxpayers in 2026-27.
  • That represents a £2,830, or 76%, increase from £3,710 in 2022-23.
  • Basic-rate taxpayers face an average bill of £620, up 7% from £580 in 2022-23.
  • Higher-rate taxpayers’ average liability is forecast at £1,710, compared with £1,740 in 2022-23.
  • Fiscal drag is pushing more savers into higher tax brackets; additional-rate taxpayers receive no Personal Savings Allowance.


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