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Income Tax

Income Tax is a tax on income. Information about the types of income you do and don't have to pay tax on, how to pay Income Tax and how to work out whether you are paying the right amount.

https://www.gov.uk/income-tax
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Tax codes

A tax code is used by your employer or pension provider to calculate the amount of tax to deduct from your pay or pension. If you have the wrong tax code you could end up paying too much or too little tax.

https://www.gov.uk/tax-codes
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PAYE forms: P60

Your P60 shows the tax you have paid on your salary in the tax year (6 April to 5 April). Information about your P60 and why you need one.

https://www.gov.uk/paye-forms-p45-p60-p11d/p60
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Tax refunds and reclaiming overpaid tax

There are many reasons why you can end up overpaying tax. Information on how to get back the money you have overpaid.

https://www.gov.uk/claim-tax-refund
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Tax help if you are employed and on a low income

Information about the tax implications of employment. It is for you if you are an employee on a low income.

https://www.litrg.org.uk/tax-guide/employers
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
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Self-employment

Tax information for the person who is self-employed and who “works for him - or herself”.

https://www.litrg.org.uk/tax-guides/working
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
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Problems paying your tax?

Information on what to do if you are having problems paying your tax bill.

https://taxaid.org.uk/guides/taxpayers/tax-debt
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Dealing with income tax arrears

Information on dealing with income tax arrears, including contacting HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/dealing-with-urg…
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What if I do not pay enough tax?

If HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) send you a form P800 telling you that you have underpaid tax through the PAYE system this explains whether you can challenge them and what to do if you get a letter asking for payment.

https://www.litrg.org.uk/tax-nic/how-tax-collected/pay-you-earn-paye/paye-underp…
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
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Undeclared income

Sometimes people worry because they have not declared some or all of their income to HM Revenue and Customs. This is a guide to help you to understand how best to approach HMRC.

https://taxaid.org.uk/guides/taxpayers/undeclared-income
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Pensioners and tax

Information on whether your income is taxable or tax free, tax allowances, how tax rates work and how your tax bill is made up. Also looks at how self assessment works and provides information on different types of savings income and how they are taxed.

https://www.litrg.org.uk/tax-guides/pensions
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
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Disabled people and carers

This page provides information and guidance about tax issues relevant to disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

https://www.litrg.org.uk/employers/independent-living-paying-care
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
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Migrants and tax

This page is designed to provide information to migrants and their advisers about tax issues faced by migrants coming to and leaving the UK.

https://www.litrg.org.uk/tax-guides/international
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
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