Tax coding notice

[Gio G]

Hi all,

The Mrs received a coding notice today and noticed that her personal allowance (tax free amount) was zero. Is this just a cock up by HMRC? as I cannot see why she would have no tax free personal allowance, as she has always had it.

Thanks G

[Gio G]

Eric Mc said:

What are her circumstances?

Does she have another source of income which is taxed under PAYE (a pension or another employment, for instance)? No

Is she a Higher Rate Taxpayer? Yes

Does she have to pay back Child Benefit? No

Does she have significant Benefits in Kind? No

Is she repaying a Student Loan? No

Did she pay the correct tax for tax year 2014/15 or even 2013/14?

Yes

Nothing has changed in her circumstances to suggest a change...

[Gio G]

jw673 said:

Did she earn over, or near, £100k in the last tax year? HMRC may have "helpfully" assumed she'll earn >£120k, and if she doesn't - she'll get the overpaid tax after she submits her next tax return. She should call them to clarify their reasoning.

Ok, this may be the key. Thanks G.