Petition · HM Treasury
Raise the 40% tax threshold from £50,271 to £53,800
Closed
57 signatures
What the petition asks
I believe the current 40% tax threshold of £50,271 is outdated and doesn't reflect current earnings or inflation. I think that many middle-income earners—such as teachers, nurses, and skilled professionals—are now being pushed into the higher tax bracket.
I think that raising the threshold to £53,800 would help account for inflation and wage growth, ensuring that higher tax rates apply to genuinely high earners.
Timeline
| 5 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
57
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
5 Jun 2025
Closed
5 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.