2026 / 27 Tax Year
IR35 Take-Home Calculator
for Locum Solicitor / Legal Contractors
Locum solicitors and contract legal professionals increasingly operate through limited companies or umbrella arrangements. IR35 status in legal contracting depends heavily on the structure and nature of the engagement. This calculator shows your net take-home for any day rate in 2026/27.
Outside IR35
Limited Company
£0
£0/day effective
Contract income£0
Corp tax-£0
Dividend tax-£0
Income tax-£0
Empl. NI-£0
Net take-home£0
Effective rate0%
Inside IR35
Umbrella Company
£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.