Tax in the UK?

Question

I am currently working through a temp agency in London. I have not yet recieved my NI number and am working off a temporary one. My agency is taking 22% taxes off my paycheck. I am making £12 and hour here so I am not in a very high tax bracket. I have called to ask them about this but did not recieve a straight answer.

My question is: does anyone know the going rate for tax deductions in the UK for my income bracket? would I be getting taxed more because I am working off a temp NI number? WIll I be able to get any of this back? And if so, when?

Thanks Guys

Answer 1

Your NI number is not used for tax calculations.  Your tax is calculated using your tax code.  If you did not have a P45 form when you started working, or complete a P46 form, you will be on an emergency code which normally means you will be taxed more than usual.  You can't be being taxed at 22% unless you are including NI, the current income tax rates are 10%, 20% and 40%.  You should have a tax free amount (your tax code), 10% on part of your income and 20% on the rest.  If you have been overtaxed, you will get it back, either your tax code will be re-adjusted or you will get a rebate after the tax year or you code will change next year, might depend how good your tax office is.

Answer 2

This is normal.You are being taxed at Basic Rate until your tax code has been worked out.You will get a rebate if one is due