The Autumn Budget 2025/26 for Creatives explains what the Autumn Budget announcement brings for the creative sectors in the UK.

• Frozen tax thresholds until 2031: More creatives will drift into higher tax bands as basic, higher, and additional thresholds stay locked in place.
• Dividend & savings tax increases: From April 2026–27, dividend rates rise by 2% for basic and higher rates, and savings tax increases to 22% / 42% / 47%.
• New property income tax rates: From 2027/28 landlords face 22% / 42% / 47%. This is important for creatives with side rental income or studio subletting.
• Mandatory digital reporting expands: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to creatives earning over £50k from 2026, £30k from 2027, and £20k from 2028. Read our ultimate guide for Making Tax Digital.
• NICs on pension salary sacrifice over £2k: From April 2029, only the first £2,000 of salary-sacrificed pension contributions is NIC-free.

If you’re interested in a shorter overview, check our blog post about the announcement.