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Incorrect Tax Code following Self Assessment

Following my self assessment last tax year, HMRC plan to take £844.38 tax that I owe out of next years tax code. The Coding Notice I've received says my new tax code will be 225L giving a reduction of £4221 of my personal allowance thus costing me £844.38

The issue I have is I expect to be a higher rate tax payer next year, as per the letter I'll pay 20% on the first £37,400 and 40% on anything over that. By my calculations that means by reducing my tax code I'll actually pay 40% on the reduction and so end up paying back double the tax I owe?

Is it a case of contacting the tax office or have I missed something obvious?

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  • fengirl_2
    fengirl_2 Posts: 4,530 Forumite
    You just need to contact your tax office and give them an estimate of your income for next year.
    £705,000 raised by client groups in the past 18 mths :beer:
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