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Book a 30 minute, 1-1 tax consultation with one of our accredited accountants to help you be more tax-efficient and to understand your tax code better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                \n                \n                <div class=\"b-cta__action\">\n\n                    <a data-js=\"openAuth\" data-location=\"\" data-view=\"signup\" href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/assessment\/signup\" class=\"gtm-get-started-button c-button  m-large\" onClick=\"javascript:setVariant('taxConsultation');\">Book now<\/a>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-cta -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c-block-body   m-narrow\">\n\n    <div class=\"c-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"c-block-body__content\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"c-body\"><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to use our tax code checker<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is my tax code correct? Use our free online tax code checker to find out. Enter your annual salary and your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/tax-code\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current tax code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The results show what each letter means and whether your code looks right based on your salary alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure where to find your tax code? Check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your payslip<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/paye\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAYE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coding notice (HMRC also call this a Tax Code Notice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/p45\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P45<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which shows the code you had when you left a job<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-income-tax-current-year\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your Income Tax <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online account or the HMRC app<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the code is for the tax year you&#8217;ve entered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This UK tax code checker works for tax codes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scottish codes start with an S and use different rates. If yours does, read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/scottish-rate-income-tax\/how-it-works\"><b>Income Tax in Scotland<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on GOV.UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your tax code changes when your circumstances change, so always use your most recent code for accurate results. A code from an old P45, such as one from 2018, won&#8217;t match your situation today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your code, the checker shows the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/the-tax-basics\/income-tax-rates-in-the-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income Tax rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&#8217;re taxed at, any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/the-tax-basics\/list-of-tax-free-allowances\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allowances <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you claim, and whether you&#8217;re repaying tax owed to HMRC, which a K code shows. The Results section gives a brief breakdown of each letter. The Calculation details section underneath explains each letter in more depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many letter and number combinations, so please treat these results as an estimate. If something doesn&#8217;t add up, contact HMRC or check your details in Check your Income Tax on GOV.UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What your tax code means<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tax in 10(ish) seconds - what is a tax code?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W1C1sKoEtvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to read your tax code<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your tax code is a number and a letter. Your employer or pension provider uses it to work out how much tax to take from your pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The number is your tax-free amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in tens. Multiply it by 10 to get the amount in pounds. For 2026\/27, the standard <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/personal-allowance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Allowance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the amount you can earn before paying Income Tax) is \u00a312,570, so 1257L means \u00a312,570.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The letter shows your tax situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The table below explains each one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common tax code letters and what they mean<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Letter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What it means<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>L<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get the standard Personal Allowance.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>M<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive 10% of your partner&#8217;s Personal Allowance through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/marriage-allowance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage Allowance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>N<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You transfer 10% of your Personal Allowance to your partner through Marriage Allowance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>BR<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All income from this job or pension is taxed at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/basic-tax-rate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">basic rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (20% for 2026\/27). This is usually used for a second job or pension.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>K<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You owe tax, or have untaxed income or deductions above your allowance.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>T<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your code includes other calculations to work out your Personal Allowance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>0T<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Personal Allowance has been used up, or you&#8217;ve started a new job and your employer doesn&#8217;t yet have your details.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Emergency codes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> end in W1, M1, X or NONCUM, for example 1257L W1. They&#8217;re usually temporary and used after a job change. You&#8217;re taxed only on what you&#8217;re paid in that week or month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scottish and Welsh tax codes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in Scotland or Wales, your tax code starts with a letter that shows which rates apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>S<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means Scottish Income Tax rates apply. See the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/scottish-rate-income-tax\/how-it-works\"> <b>Scottish rates<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on GOV.UK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means Welsh Income Tax rates apply. See the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/welsh-income-tax\"> <b>Welsh rates<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on GOV.UK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your tax code might be wrong<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your tax code may be wrong if any of the situations below apply to you. HMRC can often correct it once your details are up to date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs your tax code may be incorrect<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve started a new job, and you&#8217;re still on an emergency code more than 35 days later. An example is 1257L W1 or 1257L M1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have more than one job or pension, and your codes don&#8217;t share one Personal Allowance between them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You earn over \u00a3100,000, and your code doesn&#8217;t show a lower number for the tapered Personal Allowance. For example, on a salary of \u00a3110,000 with no other income or deductions, your Personal Allowance falls by \u00a35,000 to \u00a37,570 (2026\/27), so your code would be 757L.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive income that isn&#8217;t taxed through your pay, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/dividends\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dividends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or savings interest above your allowances, and your code hasn&#8217;t been adjusted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve claimed Marriage Allowance, but your code doesn&#8217;t show an M or an N.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve received a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/p800\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P800<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tax calculation showing you&#8217;ve paid too much or too little tax.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do if your tax code is wrong<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check your details first.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sign in to Check your Income Tax, which is part of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-assessment-basics\/hmrc-personal-tax-account-setup\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Tax Account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on GOV.UK. You can also call HMRC on 0300 200 3300, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you&#8217;ve underpaid,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HMRC may adjust your code to collect the tax over one or more years. This can show as a K code. They may also write to you about the amount owed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you have untaxed income,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you may need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/platform\/filing-a-self-assessment-tax-return-with-taxscouts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file a Self Assessment tax return<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Self Assessment is the system HMRC uses to collect Income Tax on income that isn&#8217;t taxed through your pay. This is especially likely if you have savings interest or dividends alongside your salary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .c-block-body -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"b-cta m-imageless\">\n\n    <div class=\"c-container m-mobile-wide\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-cta__inner m-mint\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-cta__content\">\n\n                \n                <h3 class=\"b-cta__title\">Not sure if you need to file a Self Assessment return?<\/h3>\n\n                \n                \n                <div class=\"b-cta__body\">\n                    <div class=\"b-block-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk through your situation with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/my-taxscouts-account\/whats-an-accredited-accountant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK-qualified tax accountant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a 30-minute one-to-one consultation. You&#8217;ll get clear information on your options, so you can decide what to do next.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                \n                \n                <div class=\"b-cta__action\">\n\n                    <a data-js=\"openAuth\" data-location=\"\" data-view=\"signup\" href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/assessment\/signup\" class=\"gtm-get-started-button c-button  m-large\" onClick=\"javascript:setVariant('taxConsultation');\">Book now<\/a>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .b-cta -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c-block-body   m-narrow\">\n\n    <div class=\"c-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"c-block-body__content\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"c-body\"><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think my tax code is wrong<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think your tax code is wrong, it&#8217;s worth checking. Usually the problem is missing or out-of-date information, which HMRC can update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you contact HMRC, have ready your jobs and pensions (with start and end dates), your estimated taxable income, any company benefits, state benefits or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/state-pension\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Pension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and any expenses you&#8217;ve claimed tax relief on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve just started a job, wait 35 days before contacting HMRC. Once your details are updated, HMRC will tell you and your employer your new code within 15 working days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve overpaid, HMRC usually refund it through your pay. If you&#8217;ve underpaid, they may collect it over one or more years. After the tax year, HMRC may send you a P800 tax calculation, which shows whether you&#8217;ve paid the right amount.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your next step:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Slightly wrong code:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contact HMRC through Check your Income Tax or on 0300 200 3300.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Untaxed or complex income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you may need to file a Self Assessment tax return.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unsure:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/assessment\/signup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book a 30-minute consultation with a UK-qualified accountant through Taxfix.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My tax code isn&#8217;t recognised<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Taxfix tax code checker may not recognise some codes, such as a very new code, a bespoke code, or a Scottish code. That doesn&#8217;t mean your code is wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact HMRC to confirm why you&#8217;re on the code you have. In the meantime, the table above explains the most common tax code letters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more, see our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/tax-code\/\"><b>glossary entry on tax codes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ: Tax code checker<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I check my tax code?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check your tax code online by signing in to Check your Income Tax on GOV.UK. You can also find it in the HMRC app, on your payslip, or on a Tax Code Notice letter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does the letter L mean in my tax code?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L means you get the standard Personal Allowance, which is \u00a312,570 for 2026\/27. Most people with one job or pension have a code such as 1257L.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an emergency tax code?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emergency tax code ends in W1, M1, X or NONCUM, such as 1257L W1. It means you&#8217;re taxed only on what you&#8217;re paid in that week or month, and it&#8217;s usually temporary after a job change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why has my tax code changed?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your tax code changes when your circumstances change. Common reasons include starting a new job, taking on a second job or pension, receiving taxable state benefits, or claiming Marriage Allowance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does a K tax code mean?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A K code means you have income or deductions above your Personal Allowance that aren&#8217;t already taxed, such as tax owed from a previous year. With a K code, your employer can&#8217;t take more than half of your pre-tax pay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I have more than one tax code?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. You get a separate tax code for each job or pension. Your main job usually has the standard code, while other jobs or pensions usually have BR, D0 or D1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should I do if my tax code is wrong?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your details in Check your Income Tax on GOV.UK first. If you can&#8217;t use the online service, call HMRC on 0300 200 3300. HMRC will tell you and your employer about a corrected code within 15 working days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I need to file a tax return if my tax code is wrong?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t always need to file a tax return. Many tax code problems are fixed by updating your details with HMRC, but you may need a Self Assessment return if you have untaxed income, such as savings interest or dividends above your allowances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article provides general information only and is not personalised tax advice.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- .c-block-body -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"b-related-posts\">\n\n    <div class=\"b-block-header \">\n\n        <h2 class=\"b-block-header__title\">If you like our Tax Code Checker&#8230;<\/h2>\n    \n        <div class=\"b-block-header__lead\"><p>Now you know more about your own tax code, want to learn how they work for other salaries? (Of course you do!) Here are the most read articles if you\u2019re learning about tax codes and HMRC rules. Want to do more calculations instead? 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