The Taxes (Interest Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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The UK government has amended the Taxes (Interest Rate) Regulations 1989, introducing new interest rates for unpaid and overpaid tax amounts.
The Taxes (Interest Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The UK government has amended the Taxes (Interest Rate) Regulations 1989, introducing new interest rates for unpaid and overpaid tax amounts. These changes are effective from the date of publication of the regulations.
What's Changed
The interest rate for unpaid tax amounts has increased to [rate]% per annum. The interest rate for overpaid tax amounts has decreased to [rate]% per annum.
Important to Note
These changes only apply to taxes paid after the new regulations come into effect. If you have already paid your tax, the new interest rates do not apply to it.
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What to do next
Source: legislation.gov.uk