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Rent a Room allowance comparison calculator UK

Compare the Rent a Room allowance with actual-cost profit for confirmed eligible receipts. Check the formula, worked example and limits before using your own figures.

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Receipts above scheme threshold

£1,500.00
Scheme threshold£7,500.00
Profit after actual expenses before other relief£7,500.00

Use your actual figures. Any prefilled price, fee, rate or return is an editable illustration, not a current product quote. Confirmed eligible furnished accommodation in your home only. Not a tax or election recommendation; shared-income rules, loss treatment, reporting and mortgage or tenancy consent need separate checks.

How the rent a room allowance comparison calculator uk works

Allowance is £7,500 or £3,750 when income is shared. Compare receipts less allowance with receipts less expenses.

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2026/27 data · Checked 16 October 2026. Rules are a dated snapshot, not a live feed.

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Worked example: rent a room allowance comparison

This illustration uses the calculator’s example inputs. It is not a quote or a recommended financial decision.

Annual eligible furnished-room receipts (£)
9,000
Actual allowable expenses (£)
1,500
Income shared with another person
No

Receipts above scheme threshold: £1,500.00

Allowance is £7,500 or £3,750 when income is shared. Compare receipts less allowance with receipts less expenses.

Rent a Room allowance comparison: questions answered

What does the rent a room allowance comparison calculation include?

Allowance is £7,500 or £3,750 when income is shared. Compare receipts less allowance with receipts less expenses. Use your actual figures. Any prefilled price, fee, rate or return is an editable illustration, not a current product quote. Confirmed eligible furnished accommodation in your home only. Not a tax or election recommendation; shared-income rules, loss treatment, reporting and mortgage or tenancy consent need separate checks.

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Example inputs are a starting point. Replace them with your figures and select Calculate result. Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values.

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