Am I paying too much tax?

naughty_10382

My mum saw my 'payslip' (if you can call it that) from a couple of weeks ago, and she said that she thinks I am paying too much income tax... so now I'm a bit worried that I am.

I get paid every couple of weeks, no fortnight is ever the same, as I work different hours each week.

The payslip Mum saw, I earned £467.60. From this, I paid £29.36 NI, and £47.80 Income Tax.

My most recent payslip shows I earned £559.59, and I have paid £39.48 N.I. and £68.14 I.T.

My tax code is (I assume) 522L.

Does this seem about right? If not - what do I need to do from here?

talkinpeace

Have a look here
http://payecalculator.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/PAYE0.aspx
you can check your tax bill
and here for your NI
http://nicecalculator.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/Class1NICs1.aspx

jem16

naughty_10382 wrote: »

The payslip Mum saw, I earned £467.60. From this, I paid £29.36 NI, and £47.80 Income Tax.

My most recent payslip shows I earned £559.59, and I have paid £39.48 N.I. and £68.14 I.T.

Both are correct.

Helpful calculator here as well.

http://www.listentotaxman.com/

robert_harper_2000

Unless you wear a uniform then you can also claim £45 pa for a washing allowance