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tax code

i am 61 years old and retired due to ill health on a company pension,can you tell me if my tax code of 810L is correct.

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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Yes it is, its the normal tax allowance. ie

    You are allowed to earn £8105 annually before paying tax

    May I suggest you ring up the DWP to see if you are allowed any benefits to supplement your pension. Dont ask, Dont get.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • zygurat789
    zygurat789 Posts: 4,263 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    When you receive your state pension or any taxable benefits the annual amount received is deducted from this code number because there is no way of taxing them directly
    The only thing that is constant is change.
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