PAYE Tax Code FAQs

What is the 2012/13 PAYE tax code?

What tax code do I use for 2012/13?

What is the emergency tax code for 2012/13?

How do I check my tax code?

What is the 2012/13 PAYE tax code?

The basic code is set at 810L for employees and OT for leavers.

What tax code do I use for 2012/13?

Use 810L for employees unless:

If in doubt, check online and phone the tax office.

What is the "emergency" tax code for 2012/13?

810L is the defualt code in use.

How do I check my tax code?

If your code is lower or higher than expected you need to find out why.

If you receive any benefits from employment or do more than one job, or receive  investment income and are a higer rate taxpayer you may find that your PAYE code is restricted in some way.

The kind people at the Low Income Tax Reform Group (LITRG) have put together a guide to assist: see How to check your 2012/13 PAYE Code