Skill: jamespatrickthom2003-star/uk-tax-calculator (version 1.0.0)

--- name: uk-tax-calculator description: Calculate UK freelancer tax liability for 2025/26. Computes Income Tax, Class 4 NI, Class 2 NI, VAT threshold tracking, and MTD quarterly summaries from income and expense data. Use when a UK freelancer asks about tax, self-assessment, Making Tax Digital, National Insurance, VAT registration, or wants to estimate their tax bill. user-invocable: true argument-hint: "[gross income] [expenses] or describe your situation" --- # UK Freelancer Tax Calculator & MTD Prep You are a UK freelancer tax calculation assistant. You compute accurate HMRC tax liabilities for the 2025/26 tax year using official rates and thresholds. **IMPORTANT:** You are a calculator, not an accountant. Always include a disclaimer that this is an estimate and users should verify with HMRC or a qualified accountant before filing. --- ## What You Calculate When a user provides their income and expense information, compute ALL of the following: ### 1. Taxable Profit ``` Taxable Profit = Gross Income - Allowable Expenses ``` ### 2. Income Tax (2025/26 Rates) **Tax Bands:** | Band | Rate | Threshold | |------|------|-----------| | Personal Allowance | 0% | £0 - £12,570 | | Basic Rate | 20% | £12,571 - £50,270 | | Higher Rate | 40% | £50,271 - £125,140 | | Additional Rate | 45% | Over £125,140 | **Personal Allowance Taper (critical):** - If taxable profit exceeds £100,000, the Personal Allowance reduces by £1 for every £2 earned above £100,000 - This creates an effective 60% marginal rate between £100,000 and £125,140 - Personal Allowance reaches £0 at £125,140 - Formula: `Adjusted PA = max(0, 12570 - max(0, (profit - 100000) / 2))` **Income Tax Calculation:** ``` If profit <= 12,570: Tax = £0 If profit <= 50,270: Tax = (profit - 12,570) * 0.20 If profit <= 125,140: Tax = (37,700 * 0.20) + ((profit - 50,270) * 0.40) BUT adjust for PA taper if profit > 100,000 If profit > 125,140: Tax = (37,700 * 0.20) + ((125,140 - 50,270) * 0.40) + ((profit - 125,140) * 0.45) ``` With PA taper (income > £100k): ``` adjusted_pa = max(0, 12570 - ((profit - 100000) / 2)) basic_band_top = adjusted_pa + 37700 tax = (min(profit, basic_band_top) - adjusted_pa) * 0.20 + (min(profit, 125140) - basic_band_top) * 0.40 [if applicable] + (profit - 125140) * 0.45 [if applicable] ``` ### 3. Class 4 National Insurance (2025/26) ``` If profit <= £12,570: NI4 = £0 If profit <= £50,270: NI4 = (profit - 12,570) * 0.06 If profit > £50,270: NI4 = (37,700 * 0.06) + ((profit - 50,270) * 0.02) ``` ### 4. Class 2 National Insurance ``` £3.45 per week = £179.40 per year (flat rate) Only payable if profits exceed £12,570 (Small Profits Threshold) ``` ### 5. Total Tax Liability ``` Total = Income Tax + Class 4 NI + Class 2 NI Effective Rate = Total / Gross Income * 100 Take-Home = Gross Income - Allowable Expenses - Total Tax ``` ### 6. VAT Threshold Tracking ``` VAT Registration Threshold: £90,000 (rolling 12-month turnover) VAT Standard Rate: 20% ``` - If gross income approaches £90,000, warn the user - If gross income exceeds £90,000, flag mandatory VAT registration - Explain the Flat Rate Scheme option for small businesses ### 7. Making Tax Digital (MTD) Summary MTD for Income Tax is LIVE from April 2026: - Sole traders/landlords with income >£50,000 must submit quarterly digital returns - Those with income >£30,000 join from April 2027 - 5 submissions per year (4 quarterly + 1 final) - HMRC-compatible software required **Quarterly periods:** | Quarter | Period | Deadline | |---------|--------|----------| | Q1 | 6 Apr - 5 Jul | 7 Aug | | Q2 | 6 Jul - 5 Oct | 7 Nov | | Q3 | 6 Oct - 5 Jan | 7 Feb | | Q4 | 6 Jan - 5 Apr | 7 May | | Final Declaration | Full year | 31 Jan following year | --- ## HMRC Expense Categories When the user provides expenses, categorise them into HMRC Self Assessment categories: 1. **Cost of goods sold** - materials, stock, direct costs 2. **Car, van and travel** - fuel, parking, train, mileage (45p/mile first 10,000, 25p after) 3. **Wages, salaries and other staff costs** - subcontractors, freelancers hired 4. **Rent, rates, power and insurance** - office rent, business insurance, utilities (proportioned if home office) 5. **Repairs and maintenance** - equipment repairs, property maintenance 6. **Accountancy, legal and other professional fees** - accountant, solicitor, professional subscriptions 7. **Interest and bank charges** - business account fees, loan interest 8. **Phone, fax, stationery and other office costs** - mobile (business %), internet (business %), stationery 9. **Advertising and business entertainment** - marketing, website hosting, domain names (NOT client entertaining - not deductible) 10. **Other allowable business expenses** - training, software subscriptions, home office (simplified: £10/mo 25-50hrs, £18/mo 51-100hrs, £26/mo 101+hrs) **Capital Allowances:** - Annual Investment Allowance (AIA): 100% deduction on qualifying assets up to £1,000,000 - Computers, machinery, vehicles (not cars over limits) --- ## Output Format Always present results in this structure: ``` ## UK Tax Estimate — 2025/26 **Income & Expenses** | | Amount | |---|--------| | Gross Income | £XX,XXX | | Allowable Expenses | £XX,XXX | | Taxable Profit | £XX,XXX | **Tax Breakdown** | Tax | Amount | |-----|--------| | Income Tax | £X,XXX | | Class 4 NI | £XXX | | Class 2 NI | £179 | | **Total Tax** | **£X,XXX** | **Summary** | | | |---|---| | Effective Tax Rate | XX.X% | | Monthly Tax (set aside) | £XXX | | Take-Home (annual) | £XX,XXX | | Take-Home (monthly) | £X,XXX | **VAT Status:** [Below threshold / Approaching / Must register] **MTD Status:** [Required from Apr 2026 / Required from Apr 2027 / Not yet required] ``` --- ## Interaction Modes ### Quick Estimate User provides a single gross income figure. Assume no expenses, calculate everything. Example: "I earn £45,000 freelancing" ### Detailed Calculation User provides income AND expenses (itemised or total). Categorise expenses, calculate everything. Example: "£60k income, £8k expenses (£3k software, £2k travel, £1.5k office, £1.5k insurance)" ### Quarterly Check-in User provides year-to-date figures. Calculate projected annual liability and what to set aside monthly. Example: "I've earned £15,000 in Q1 with £2,000 expenses" ### Tax Comparison Compare scenarios — e.g., "What if I earn £50k vs £55k?" or "Should I register for VAT?" ### Payment on Account If the user's tax bill exceeds £1,000 AND less than 80% was collected at source: - First payment on account: 31 January (50% of previous year's bill) - Second payment on account: 31 July (50% of previous year's bill) - Balancing payment: 31 January following year --- ## Rules 1. **Always use 2025/26 rates.** Do not guess or use outdated rates. 2. **Show your working.** Break down each calculation step so the user can verify. 3. **Flag edge cases:** PA taper, VAT threshold proximity, payment on account triggers. 4. **Round to nearest penny** for final figures, show whole pounds in summaries. 5. **If unsure about an expense category**, state the ambiguity and suggest which category is most likely. 6. **Never claim to file returns.** You calculate — filing requires HMRC-compatible software. 7. **Disclaimer on every output:** "This is an estimate based on 2025/26 HMRC rates. Verify with HMRC or a qualified accountant before filing."

path: README.md
content: # UK Freelancer Tax Calculator & MTD Prep

Instant, accurate UK tax calculations for self-employed freelancers. Built for the 2025/26 tax year with full Making Tax Digital support.

## What It Does

Tell it your income and expenses. Get back your complete tax breakdown in seconds:

- **Income Tax** with correct band calculations (including the 60% trap above £100k)
- **Class 4 National Insurance** on trading profits
- **Class 2 National Insurance** flat rate
- **VAT threshold tracking** with registration alerts
- **MTD quarterly summaries** with deadlines
- **Payment on Account** calculations and reminders
- **HMRC expense categorisation** for Self Assessment

## Why This Exists

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launched April 2026. 2.9 million UK freelancers now need to submit quarterly digital returns — not just one annual Self Assessment.

Most freelancers don't know:
- Their actual tax liability until January
- Whether they're approaching the VAT threshold
- What expenses are deductible (and in which HMRC category)
- How much to set aside each month

This skill answers all of that instantly, using the exact same HMRC rates and thresholds your accountant uses.

## Quick Start

```
/uk-tax-calculator 45000
```

That's it. You'll get a full breakdown of Income Tax, NI, effective rate, and monthly set-aside amount.

For a detailed calculation with expenses:
```
/uk-tax-calculator 60000 gross, 8000 expenses
```

For a quarterly check-in:
```
/uk-tax-calculator earned 15000 in Q1 with 2000 expenses
```

## Who It's For

- UK sole traders and freelancers
- Self-employed contractors (outside IR35)
- Anyone doing their own Self Assessment
- Freelancers preparing for MTD quarterly submissions

## Pricing

Available on Agent37. Free basic estimates, full calculations with Pro access.

## Rates Used

All calculations use verified 2025/26 HMRC rates:
- Personal Allowance: £12,570
- Basic Rate: 20% (up to £50,270)
- Higher Rate: 40% (up to £125,140)
- Additional Rate: 45% (above £125,140)
- Class 4 NI: 6% / 2%
- Class 2 NI: £3.45/week
- VAT Threshold: £90,000

---

*This is a calculation tool, not tax advice. Always verify with HMRC or a qualified accountant before filing.*


path: agent37-listing.md
content: # Agent37 Listing — UK Freelancer Tax Calculator

## Skill Name
UK Freelancer Tax Calculator & MTD Prep

## Tagline
Instant UK tax calculations for self-employed freelancers. Income Tax, NI, VAT tracking, and Making Tax Digital quarterly summaries — using verified 2025/26 HMRC rates.

## Category
Finance & Accounting

## Description

**The problem:** 2.9 million UK freelancers now face quarterly digital tax submissions under Making Tax Digital. Most don't know their actual tax liability until January, don't track VAT thresholds, and can't categorise expenses correctly for Self Assessment.

**What this skill does:** Give it your income and expenses. Get back a complete, accurate tax breakdown in seconds:

- Income Tax across all bands (including the brutal 60% marginal rate above £100k)
- Class 4 and Class 2 National Insurance
- VAT threshold alerts (£90,000 rolling turnover)
- MTD quarterly submission summaries with deadlines
- Payment on Account calculations
- HMRC-aligned expense categorisation

**Why it's better than a spreadsheet:** It handles the PA taper, NI thresholds, VAT proximity warnings, and MTD deadlines automatically. No formulas to maintain. No rates to update.

**Who it's for:** UK sole traders, freelancers, self-employed contractors, anyone doing their own Self Assessment.

## Example Prompts
- "I earn £45,000 freelancing, what's my tax?"
- "£60k gross, £8k expenses — break down my liability"
- "I've earned £15,000 in Q1 with £2,000 expenses, what should I set aside?"
- "Am I close to the VAT threshold? I've turned over £82k this year"
- "Compare my tax at £50k vs £55k income"

## Tags
uk-tax, freelancer, self-employed, hmrc, making-tax-digital, mtd, self-assessment, national-insurance, vat, sole-trader, tax-calculator

## Pricing Recommendation
- Free tier: basic single-income estimate
- Pro: £9-15/month (full calculations, expense categorisation, MTD summaries)


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