The self-employed tax calculator

Get an instant estimate of your Income Tax, National Insurance, and student loan repayments as a sole trader.

Then let Hnry take care of it all for you automatically.

The sole trader tax calculator 2026-27

Work out your tax and see what you’ll actually take home.

How to get started with Hnry

Download the app

Download the Hnry App (it’s free) and sign up in minutes. That’s where you’ll get the full benefit of the Hnry service. Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Get paid into your Hnry Account

Get your self-employed income paid into your Hnry Account, and you’re away! We’ve got it from here.

That’s it!

We become your accountant. That means we’ll pay your tax as you earn, file your returns whenever they’re due, and our team of real humans are here for you when you need a hand.

Unlimited features built for sole traders

Everything you need to run your business.

Tax payments

Whenever you get paid, we calculate, deduct and pay all your taxes (Income Tax, National Insurance, and VAT if you’re registered) automatically.

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Tax filings

As your accountant, we file your Self Assessment for you whenever it’s due, so you stay compliant with HMRC without lifting a finger.

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Making Tax Digital

MTD done for you, not just MTD-ready. We keep your digital records and send your quarterly updates to HMRC automatically, at no extra cost.

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The Hnry Business Mastercard

Pay for your business expenses from your Hnry Account with the Hnry Business Mastercard, and we’ll automatically raise and manage the expense for you.

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Invoices

Send unlimited invoices from the Hnry App. Customise them, add your branding, schedule them in advance, and we’ll take care of chasing late payers.

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Expenses

Your expense admin is quick and simple. Raise them in the app, and we’ll take it from there and keep your cash flowing.

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Hnry does your taxes

We automatically calculate, deduct, and pay your taxes whenever you get paid. You won't need to lift a finger.

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You'll also only pay when you're earning.

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    Patrick Graphic Designer

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  • Hnry lets me focus on the stuff that I’m actually passionate about. Hnry takes a huge weight off my shoulders.

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  • What I love most about Hnry is how all of the stress is gone.

    Matt Graphic Designer

  • Hnry just does it for you and tells you when its done and communication is super straight forward. They made it super easy for me. I didn’t really have to think too much about my taxes at the end of the financial year.

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Calculator FAQs

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