new job and tax code

flowergirlgush

Ive just managed to get myself a part time job and am worried about my tax code.

Do i ring my official receiver to find out what my tax code is? I was self employed when i went bankrupt so not sure if this makes a difference.
My new employer has said to ring tax office and see what my tax code is or he can fill in p46 (i think) and i will be put on emergency tax.

I have not told him i am bankrupt and am worried if i have a nil tax code he will be asking me why. I have read you only have nil tax code if bankrupt or if you are a student working during holidays.

Dont really want him knowing i am BR, would rather put it behind me but am worried as it is such a small place i am working in with about 4 staff.

tigerfeet2006

You won't have a nil tax code. A NT code is put in place on the employment you are in when you go BR, when you change jobs your tax code reverts to normal. So you will have a normal tax code.

flowergirlgush

phew, that sounds good. Even though i still BR? Do i just ring tax office then or will my OR know?

tigerfeet2006

No you need to find your tax code from the tax office. Also let your OR know you are starting a new job and need a new form to fill in.

flowergirlgush

thanks tigerfeet, always give good advice