Tax
Why has there been a tax code change?
All of the tax codes are downloaded directly from the HMRC Gateway, or changed according to paper notifications sent by HMRC. Pay Check can confirm if a notification has been received, or you may be able to view this if you have access to the ...
Why would an employee's tax increase?
Has there been a change in tax code or have they received an additional payment? Higher banded payments made earlier in the tax year, could also mean they have been receiving some of the tax paid back on these payments from previous tax months.
Can an Employee still go on to the payroll without an NI Number?
You can add an employee to the payroll without an NI number and this will not impact their tax/NI calculation. You should encourage your employees to apply for or provide their NI number as soon as possible, as this impacts elements such as pension ...
Why is an Employee on a 0T Tax code?
This could be for one of the following reasons: - No starter checklist or P45 received when the employee commenced their employment. - They may be a higher earner who has had their tax free allowance reduced. - They could have another ...
What can my employee do if their tax code is incorrect?
They should contact HMRC directly, setting up a personal tax account can make resolving tax code queries easier, you can do this using the following link click here
What is the right Tax code?
The current standard tax code is 1257L. HMRC will use this as the base before calculating an individuals tax code based on their circumstances. If your code is different to the standard code, you should have received a letter from HMRC providing the ...