If you believe your tax code is wrong you should contact HMRC who will issue your employer with a revised tax code as required. This can be done by phone – 0300 200 3300 – or on-line . Almost all employers will now be operating PAYE in Real Time.
How do I inform HMRC that my tax code is wrong?
If you think your tax code is wrong, you can update your employment details using the check your Income Tax online service. You can also tell HMRC about a change in income that may have affected your tax code.
What to do if your PAYE tax code is wrong?
The key to paying the right tax as an employee is having the right PAYE tax code so it is important to check that the tax code your employer uses is the right one for you. If you think your tax code is wrong, you should contact HMRC. You can do this on the Income Tax Helpline 0300 200 3300 (or via the HMRC contact us page ).
What happens if you get the wrong tax code from HMRC?
In the past 4 years, 1 in 3 employed taxpayers have been overcharged tax because their employer has received the wrong code from HMRC! If you need help with your tax code, we’ve teamed up with industry recognised The Tax Refund Company, to help you.
How can I find out if my tax code is correct?
Check if your tax code is correct. Your tax code is used by your employer or pension provider to work out how much Income Tax to take from your pay or pension. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will tell them which code to use to collect the right tax.
Where does my PAYE tax code come from?
You can do this on the Income Tax Helpline 0300 200 3300 (or via the HMRC contact us page). Where your PAYE tax code comes from The PAYE code used by the employer may come from a number of different places: they will either be calculated and issued by HMRC or the employer will use a standard code according to rules set out for them by HMRC.
