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                      TAX CODE CHECKER
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Quick reference to understand your tax code and ensure you’re not overpaying.

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                 COMMON TAX CODES FOR 2026/27
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- 1257L – Standard personal allowance (£12,570)
- 1250L – Slightly reduced allowance
- BR – Basic Rate (all income taxed at 20%)
- D0 – Higher Rate (all income taxed at 40%)
- D1 – Additional Rate (all income taxed at 45%)
- NT – No tax to be taken
- K – You have income that isn’t being taxed another way 
      (worth more than your tax‑free allowance)

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                           HOW TO USE
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1. Find your tax code on your payslip or P60.
2. Match it to the list above to see what it means.
3. If you see a code you don’t recognize, check HMRC’s tax code 
   guide or ask your employer/payroll.

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Your tax code should change if your circumstances change 
(e.g., new job, company benefits, marriage allowance).

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