A quick tax code question

[Sciroccology]

Received a "PAYE Coding Notice" today from HM R&C informing me that my tax code is changing (from 603L to 621L, if that matters).

Do I have to do anything about this? Mainly, do I have to notify my employers, or will the Axeman, sorry Taxman tell them anyway?

[Fergieboy]

They should tell your employers.

[Sciroccology]

Fergieboy said:

They should tell your employers.

Cool. Thanks.

[Dirty Boy]

Sciroccology said:

Received a "PAYE Coding Notice" today from HM R&C informing me that my tax code is changing (from 603L to 621L, if that matters).

Do I have to do anything about this? Mainly, do I have to notify my employers, or will the Axeman, sorry Taxman tell them anyway?

They should automatically notify your employer, however, knowing HMRC I wouldn't bank on it. Probably best to give the notice of coding to your employer anyway.

Any particular reason for 621L ? Flat rate trade allowance/professional subscription or something?

Just make sure it's right, as HMRC won't.

[Eric Mc]

When a Coding is issued, two copies are sent out - one to the taxpayer (i.e. you) and one to the employer. The employer's version is less detailed than the one you get but it contains the basic instruction to them to revise your coding up to 621L.
You should not HAVE to tell your employer but there is no harm in mentioning it to them just in case they

a) didn't get their copy

b) hadn't noticed they had got their copy

c) had received the copy but forgot to adjust your PAYE calculations in accordance with the revised codings.

One question, why has your coding been increased from 603L to 621L?

In effect, the Revenue are giving you an increase in your personal tax allowance for 2008/09 of £180. What is the nature of the extra allowance they have given you and are they correct to do this?

[Sciroccology]

Eric Mc said:

One question, why has your coding been increased from 603L to 621L?

In effect, the Revenue are giving you an increase in your personal tax allowance for 2008/09 of £180. What is the nature of the extra allowance they have given you and are they correct to do this?

I believe it's something to do with the fact that we can now claim for the cost of laundry for our work uniform, under "flat rate job expenses".

[Eric Mc]

That sounds fine then.

Just make sure your employer amends the coding he is using in line with the notice.