New employee tax code checker
Before you pay a new employee it’s necessary to decide the correct tax code to use. This involves a number of factors starting with whether or not they have a P45. In the worst case scenario using the wrong code could result in HMRC looking to you, the employer, to pay any shortfall in tax.
How to find the correct code
Our interactive flowchart will help you decide on the correct tax code in less than a minute. It’s based on HMRC's latest guidance and the PAYE Regulations.
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