Wrong PAYE code? Email HMRC

Last Updated: 20 May 2021

How to check your PAYE code. PAYE code error, or the wrong PAYE code? How to contact HMRC.

You can contact HMRC via email or phone in order to report that your PAYE tax code is wrong.

Use our checklist below to ensure that HMRC details of your wages, pension or other employment benefits in order that they may work out the correct PAYE tax code.

Checklist: Information required:

  • Your National Insurance number.
  • Your contact email address.
  • Your full name, including any middle name(s).
  • Your date of birth.
  • Your weekly amount of any State Pension/State Benefits.
  • Your estimated income for the current tax year (including wages and company work pension).
  • Your employer/pension provider tax reference number.
  • Your employee works number or if you receive a company/personal pension, your pension number.
  • Your company benefit details (including company car, fuel and medical benefits).
  • Your other untaxed taxed income such as income from property or interest.

Click here to email HMRC

Alternatively, you can try and ring HMRC on its income tax Helpline 0300 200 3300.

Please note that we are not HMRC, we are just providing you with information to contact HMRC.

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I am absolutely furious as I have just waited 2 hours to get through on the phone for them to end it on me once they’ve have asked for my national insurance number, my tax code has been changed in the new tax year for no reason as I only have one...

I am absolutely furious as I have just waited 2 hours to get through on the phone for them to end it on me once they’ve have asked for my national insurance number, my tax code has been changed in the new tax year for no reason as I only have one job and am earning less than £12000 a year. How can I get this sorted.

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How very frustrating. I am afraid that all you can do is to ring up again and hold on until you can get to someone who can explain what they have done. Perhaps you had two employers last year or maybe HMRC thinks you did, that might explain it.

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I think I’m on the wrong tax code I only hv one job and not on any benifits

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I would recommend that you phone HMRC and hold on until you can get to someone who can explain what goes into your tax code. Also try setting up a personal tax account online, if you can manage that it should show you what makes up your tax code.

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My tax code had been changed to an emergency one which means i am paying more taxes. My new tax code is 150l . How can I do to recover my previous tax code 1250l?? Please why my tax code was changed and why? and what can I do to recover previous...

My tax code had been changed to an emergency one which means i am paying more taxes. My new tax code is 150l . How can I do to recover my previous tax code 1250l?? Please why my tax code was changed and why? and what can I do to recover previous tax code 1250l?

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I think phone HMRC and then get them to explain to you.

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I start new job from 14th of July and my tax code 906T i think it’s wrong.I have just one job place.I think my tax code supposed to be 1250L.How long need to wait when Revenue & customs will change right tax code for me and return overpaid money...

I start new job from 14th of July and my tax code 906T i think it’s wrong.I have just one job place.I think my tax code supposed to be 1250L.How long need to wait when Revenue & customs will change right tax code for me and return overpaid money back.

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Normally the previous employer submits your leaving data on your last payroll run, then that info' goes to HMRC who update it their end. It can take a couple of months. If you don't see any changes then ask your payroll department if they have...

Normally the previous employer submits your leaving data on your last payroll run, then that info' goes to HMRC who update it their end. It can take a couple of months. If you don't see any changes then ask your payroll department if they have had any PAYE code changes for you and if not then phone HMRC.

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Why have my pension payments from Aviva reduced please when my tax free allowance has increased?

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That's a tricky one - maybe take it up with Aviva at the first instance.

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Could you please adjust my tax code, at present it is 601l. I have been in my present job full time since 17th December 2019. I have found it very difficult to speak to anyone and also difficult to access on line as I have found the procedure...

Could you please adjust my tax code, at present it is 601l. I have been in my present job full time since 17th December 2019. I have found it very difficult to speak to anyone and also difficult to access on line as I have found the procedure very frustrating. Thank you. Marie Leggate.

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You sound like you want to talk to HMRC - this is their website
https://www.gov.uk/contact-hmrc

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I have recieved a letter from you and it asks for tax codes onj both Jobs.
I no longer do the second job. Last date worked 20th March 2020. Final tax code was 1250T
Mrs P smith position.
Your letter says it should be 942T.
The only position I...

I have recieved a letter from you and it asks for tax codes onj both Jobs.
I no longer do the second job. Last date worked 20th March 2020. Final tax code was 1250T
Mrs P smith position.
Your letter says it should be 942T.
The only position I hold currently is
The Community of St Marys.The code on my payslip is 1250T
Your letter says it is 942T.
I hate dealing with finances and not sure what I am supposed to do here and don't want to speak to an accountant as I can't afford to.
What am I to do?
Please respond asap as I need to get this sorted.
Many thanks.

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You seem to be on the wrong website! If you want to talk to HMRC - their website is:
https://www.gov.uk/contact-hmrc

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Hi I claimed expenses and u have added this to my tax code I only earn about 24000 pounds per year so will not earn 36500 pounds I would rather pay tax and have my expenses paid in bank account where I would have more benefit band interest ...

Hi I claimed expenses and u have added this to my tax code I only earn about 24000 pounds per year so will not earn 36500 pounds I would rather pay tax and have my expenses paid in bank account where I would have more benefit band interest thankyou

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You seem to be on the wrong website! If you want to talk to HMRC - their website is:
https://www.gov.uk/contact-hmrc

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Hi I'm trying to do my tax rebate but want it sent in paper form

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You seem to be on the wrong website! If you want to talk to HMRC - their website is:
https://www.gov.uk/contact-hmrc

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We are not HM Revenue & Customs! Try setting up your own personal tax account with HMRC and contact HMRC to correct your coding. It may be that you have two jobs and your allowances are being allocated elsewhere.

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