IR35 CALCULATOR
FOR FREELANCE CONTENT WRITERS.
Freelance writers and copywriters working for multiple clients are typically outside IR35 — genuine self-employment is well established in creative fields. See your 2026/27 take-home and effective tax rate. All figures use confirmed 2026/27 HMRC rates.
Outside IR35 · Ltd Company
LTD COMPANY
£0
£0/day effective
Contract income£0
Corp tax-£0
Dividend tax-£0
Income tax-£0
Employee NI-£0
Net take-home£0
Effective rate0%
Inside IR35 · Umbrella
UMBRELLA
£0
£0/day effective
Contract income£0
Employer NI (15%)-£0
Income tax-£0
Employee NI-£0
Net take-home£0
Effective rate0%
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2026/27 rates. Personal allowance £12,570. Basic rate 20% to £50,270, higher rate 40% to £125,140. Employee NI 8%/2%. Employer NI 15% above £5,000. Corp tax 19%/25% with marginal relief. Dividend allowance £500, dividend rates 8.75%/33.75%/39.35%. Estimates only — not tax advice. Consult a qualified contractor accountant.