how much can i earn before tax 2016/17
1 The personal allowance (the amount of income you can receive before paying any income tax) is Â£10,600 in 2015/16, and Â£11,000 in 2016/17. 2  We have used these figures in our calculations â the equivalent tax codes are 1060L and 1100L. The personal allowance (the amount of income you can receive before paying any income tax) is Â£10,600 in 2015/16, and Â£11,000 in 2016/17. 2  We have used these figures in our calculations â the equivalent tax codes are 1060L and 1100L.