mode1966 Â Â 10 #1 Posted January 18, 2007 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 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
banesmabes   10 #2 Posted January 18, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Brunette   10 #3 Posted January 18, 2007 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mode1966 Â Â 10 #4 Posted January 18, 2007 ok thank,s anyway , i,ll just have to do more overtime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ChrisTodd   10 #5 Posted January 18, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chocki   13 #6 Posted May 15, 2017 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffscott   10 #7 Posted May 15, 2017 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chocki   13 #8 Posted May 15, 2017 I don't mind using the phone at all, just very frustrating trying to get through to a human!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bkcin   10 #9 Posted May 15, 2017 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
truman   10 #10 Posted May 15, 2017 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Danny_Boy   10 #11 Posted May 15, 2017 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 ��  Could it be benefits in kind that cause this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #12 Posted May 15, 2017 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 ��  In Englad your code usually finishes with an L for a basic single persons allowance. The T suffix means that you have items on your record that need to be reviewed by the tax inspectors.  Have you recently changed jobs? Just started work for the first time, anything like that? Have you just got a P6 coding notice through the post at all?  You will need to speak to the office, you will need your last P60 and/or P45 if appropriate and your NI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...