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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Money, tax and benefits

Money, tax and benefits

Tax codes

Tax codes - the basics

What your tax code means and how it's worked out, understanding emergency tax codes and changes that can affect your tax code

Understanding your PAYE Coding Notice

Why you are sent a PAYE Coding Notice form P2, common entries explained and what to do if you think there's a mistake

Common PAYE Coding Notice entries explained

The most common entries on a PAYE coding notice, and how they are used

Company benefits in your tax code

Understanding company benefits in your tax code and PAYE Coding Notice

Emergency tax codes

You might be put on an emergency tax code. How it works, what to do to get off it and information on tax refunds

Pensions, state benefits and your tax code

Checking and understanding your tax code if you get a pension and/or state benefits

Expense payments in your tax code

Understanding expenses payments in your tax code and PAYE Coding Notice

How underpayments of tax affect your tax code

How your underpaid tax is collected through your tax code and what to do if you think a mistake has been made

Other income taxed through your tax code

How and when other income is taxed through your tax code, such as rental or savings income

What to do if your tax code is wrong

Who to contact about your tax code if you think it's wrong, and how to get your tax corrected

If you have more than one tax code

How to check you're paying the right tax if you have several tax codes

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