Tax code - am I paying too much?

[mode1966]

does anyone know if your tax code should change if your a single parent dad , cos i,m still paying the same tax, and i,v tried to find the number i need to ring but it,s like trying to get through to god , i think i should be paying less or am i wrong ?

[banesmabes]

Guide to tax codes here:

 

http://www.direct.gov.uk/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/BeginnersGuideToTax/BeginnersGuideToTaxArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4015472&chk=iIHw8P

 

Doesn't mention anything about single parents being treated differently.

[Brunette]

Makes no difference at all - there aren't different tax codes for people in different circumstances!

The only thing you can do is claim your Tax Credits (if you dare!).

x

[mode1966]

ok thank,s anyway , i,ll just have to do more overtime

[ChrisTodd]

Your tax code should be the standard 503L meaning you can earn £5,035 a year before paying tax or NI on your salary.

 

As a single dad you should be entitled to tax credits, and that will be paid directly to you, so it won't affect your tax code.

[chocki]

Old thread but new query.

 

I am a single person and my tax code is 356T. I thought that meant I could earn £3,560 before paying tax. What happened to the £11,500 (roughly) we could earn before tax

 

I'm confused. I've tried ringing tax office and it was a recorded message asking me to speak my problem, I got very frustrated and hung up. Is it possible to speak to a human being anymore?

 

Fed up.....someone please help me

[sheffscott]

Old thread but new query.

 

I am a single person and my tax code is 356T. I thought that meant I could earn £3,560 before paying tax. What happened to the £11,500 (roughly) we could earn before tax

 

I'm confused. I've tried ringing tax office and it was a recorded message asking me to speak my problem, I got very frustrated and hung up. Is it possible to speak to a human being anymore?

 

Fed up.....someone please help me ��

 

there is a tax office at the bottom of the moor near Wickes if you don't like using the phone

[chocki]

I don't mind using the phone at all, just very frustrating trying to get through to a human!!

[bkcin]

https://www.gov.uk/tax-codes/letters-in-your-tax-code-what-they-mean

 

You should really speak with HMRC directly to make sure everything is correct however, you will eventually get trhough to someone - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/income-tax-enquiries-for-individuals-pensioners-and-employees

 

Have your National Insurance number with you when you phone.

 

Telephone:

0300 200 3300

 

Textphone:

0300 200 3319

 

Outside UK:

+44 135 535 9022

 

Opening times:

8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday

8am to 4pm Saturday

9am to 5pm Sunday

 

Closed bank holidays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

 

Best time to call:

Phone lines are less busy before 10am, Monday to Friday and less busy on Sundays.

[truman]

I don't mind using the phone at all, just very frustrating trying to get through to a human!!

 

You should have had a notice of coding through the post which would explain how your tax code was calculated...