Your tax code is used by your employer or pension provider to work out how much Income Tax to take from your pay or pension.

If you think your tax code is wrong and you've paid too much tax as a result, you may be able to claim a tax refund to get your money back. You can double check this using HMRC's online tax code tool.

Most people's eyes dart over their tax code but this set of digits can have important implications on an individual's ...

HMRC is set to reform the way pensioners are taxed following a surge of over 15,000 claims for overpaid tax - totalling £44 million between January and March 2025. At present, pension withdrawals are ...

Had a letter from HMRC? Don't ignore it - you may have paid too much tax, and there could be an average of £473 waiting for you.