2010 news

Have you challenged a PAYE tax calculation (‘P800’) which showed you had underpaid tax? Have HMRC replied to you, possibly in the form of a standard letter containing very little explanation, saying that you still have to pay?

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HMRC’s ‘automatic reconciliation’ of individuals’ PAYE records continues, with tax calculations for 2008/09 and 2009/10 landing on doormats. In this article, we outline some issues to look out for with a particular focus on pensioners, and give you an update on typical cases we have seen so far.

Do you know all (or any) of the circumstances under which you can get a credit towards state benefits without paying a national insurance contribution? Well, neither did we know them all. But how can you check whether you are receiving what you are entitled to?

An estimated 6 million people are likely to now be receiving tax calculations having not paid the right tax under PAYE, and students in particular can find the system struggles to keep up with their working patterns. Here we aim to give a short PAYE guide for students who are now embarking on their studies and supplementing their funds by working during term time.