New Tax Rules in the UK

Apr 29, 2026, 14:44
UKFinance

Introduction

The UK government is getting more money from taxes. This happens because people earn more money, but the tax limits do not change.

Main Body

The government will not change tax limits until 2031. Many people now pay more tax because their pay is higher. In London, people pay a lot of money to the government. Some people lose their help from the government when they earn too much money. Experts say people should put money into pensions to pay less tax. In 2027, taxes on savings and rent will go up. From 2027, more people must use computers to tell the government about their money. People who earn more than £30,000 must use special software for their taxes.

Conclusion

Tax limits are frozen and some taxes are going up. People need to plan their money carefully.

Learning

💡 The 'Money' Logic

In this text, we see words that describe amounts and changes. To reach A2, you need to know how to describe things going up or down.

1. The Direction of Money

  • Go up → Increase (Higher)
  • Lose → Decrease (Less)

Example from text: "Taxes... will go up." → This means you pay more.

2. The 'Must' Rule When the government makes a rule, we use must. It is a strong word for something you have no choice about.

  • Pattern: [Person] + must + [Action]
  • Text: "More people must use computers."

3. Simple Time Links Notice how the text uses years to tell us when things happen. Use these simple markers to organize your ideas:

  • Until 2031 (The stop point)
  • In 2027 (The specific point)
  • From 2027 (The start point)

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
government / state authority政府
Example:The government announced new tax rules.
tax (n.)
tax / compulsory payment稅
Example:People pay tax on their income.
money (n.)
money / currency錢
Example:She saved money for a holiday.
pay (v.)
pay / compensate支付
Example:He pays his rent every month.
London (n.)
London / capital city倫敦
Example:London is known for its history.
help (n.)
help / assistance幫助
Example:The government provides help to low-income families.
pension (n.)
pension / retirement money退休金
Example:He plans to invest in a pension.
savings (n.)
savings / future money儲蓄
Example:She has savings in a bank account.
rent (n.)
rent / lodging fee房租
Example:Rent is due on the first of each month.
computer (n.)
computer / electronic device電腦
Example:She uses a computer to write reports.
software (n.)
software / program軟件
Example:The tax software helps you file forms.
plan (v.)
plan / arrange計畫
Example:They plan to save money for a trip.
limit (n.)
limit / maximum限制
Example:The tax limit is set for 2031.
change (v.)
change / alter改變
Example:The government will not change the tax limits.
earn (v.)
earn / receive賺取
Example:She earns more than £30,000 a year.
higher (adj.)
higher / greater更高的
Example:Higher pay means more tax.
people (n.)
people / individuals人們
Example:Many people pay more tax.
must (modal)
must / required必須
Example:You must use special software.
use (v.)
use / employ使用
Example:They use computers to report income.
go (v.)
go / move前往
Example:Tax rates will go up in 2027.
up (adv.)
up / higher上升
Example:Taxes will go up.
frozen (adj.)
frozen / fixed凍結的
Example:Tax limits are frozen.
carefully (adv.)
carefully / cautiously小心地
Example:Plan your money carefully.