# UK side-hustle tax-free allowance to rise to £3,000 next year

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-30 07:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/30/uk-side-hustle-tax-free-allowance-rise-3000

> The UK budget raises the tax-free trading allowance for side hustles from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027, potentially benefiting up to 1.4 million people. An estimated 400,000 will save an average of £380 in tax, while about 100,000 will no longer need to report trading income to HMRC.