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  • myUKinfo - All you need to know about living and working in the UK
  • myUKinfo - All you need to know about living and working in the UK
  • myUKinfo - All you need to know about living and working in the UK
  • myUKinfo - All you need to know about living and working in the UK
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My Tax Code

This section provides information on your tax code, how to change your tax code and the emergency tax code.

Your Tax Code

PAYE: (Pay As You Earn) is a system of collecting tax.  Your 'PAYE Coding Notice' tells you what your tax code is and how it is worked out. The tax code tells your employer or pension provider what tax-free income you are entitled to (if any) over the tax year and, how much tax to take off your income before they pay you.

For more information on PAYE, visit the DirectGov website: Understanding your PAYE coding notice.

Form P45:  You should fill out this form when you start a new job after leaving another job in the UK.  This shows your tax code, your previous earnings and how much tax you have paid.
 
Form P46:  If you have lost your P45, you will not be able to get a replacement. Your new employer will give you a form P46 to complete so that we can give you a code number for your new employment. 

Changing Your Tax Code

If you think you need to change your tax code, first ask your employer, if they do not help you, you can contact your tax office directly. 

Visit the HMRC website to locate your local tax office.
 

Visit the HMRC website to find out what to do if you think your tax code is wrong. 

Emergency Tax Code

Sometimes your employer or pension provider will have to put you on an 'emergency' - or 'special basis' - tax code until they have worked out what your correct tax code for the year should be. This usually happens when they don't know enough about your income or tax details for the full tax year. 
 
Form P60:  You need to ask your employer for this form if you think you've paid too much tax because you've been taxed on an emergency code. This will help you get your money back.
 
Visit the websites below for information on the emergency tax code. 

Visit the HMRC website for information on the emergency tax code.

Visit the DirectGov website for more information on emergency tax codes.

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