Tax or not??

faff

Hi
I am on a state pension , and i have just finished a job where i was helping them out in the middle of the tourist season
What i would like to know is . should i have paid tax... i have been retired for 5 yrs
I earned
in total £2272 gross
I paid £444 in tax
I also do not understand my tax code......OTM1
Can anyone please help in this ??
thank you
kathy

bod1467

http://www.payroll-help.com/faq/what-does-my-tax-code-mean/

Is any of your pension taxed? If your pension income exceeds the individual tax allowance then any additional income will be taxed in full.

0TM1 means you were taxed at your highest rate - in this case 20%. (PS - It's a Zero not an Oh).

nomoneytoday

By default you should pay 20% tax above £9490 annually.
(Assuming your not over 75, have a company car or BUPA etc etc)

Flyboy152

You may need to complete a tax return. If have paid too much, the excess will be refunded