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do I have to pay tax

kiwi07
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Hi, financial year just began, my tax code is £647L, my employer tax me. Is it correct? Do I have to pay any tax under this tax code if my gross pay up to date is only £391.50?

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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    The point is that your tax allowance over the year is £6470. This allowance is spread over the year, if you divide £6470 by 52 (weeks) the answer you will get is an amount and anything you earn over this amount then you pay the appropriate amount of tax on that.

    Makes it easier for you so its equal over the year see
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Zazen999
    Zazen999 Posts: 6,183 Forumite
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    6470 divided by 52 is £124, so anything over this amount every week will be taxed.
  • mjm3346
    mjm3346 Posts: 47,323 Forumite
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    Putting it simply, yes it is correct.
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