# Budget 2026 calculator: find out if you are better or worse off

> Use the Guardian's interactive tool to see how John Healey's tax and spending announcements affect your income.
- Title: Budget 2026 calculator: find out if you are better or worse…
- Summary: Use the Guardian's interactive tool to see how John Healey's tax and spending announcements affect your income. The Guardian has published an interactive…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-calculator-find-out-if-you-are-better-or-worse-off
- Author: Guardian Staff
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:10:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: budget 2026, john healey, tax policy, income tax, uk government, labour, news, world
## Budget 2026 calculator launched
The Guardian has published an interactive tool to help readers understand how John Healey's tax and spending announcements will affect their personal income.
## Income tax thresholds frozen
John Healey keeps income tax thresholds frozen. The calculator shows how much more you will pay as a result of this policy decision.
## Check your personal impact
Use the interactive calculator to explore how Budget 2026 key points affect your finances and see whether you are better or worse off.
## Key takeaway

The Guardian has published an interactive calculator to help readers assess the financial impact of John Healey's Budget 2026 tax and spending decisions on their personal income.