Why have i been overtaxed for taking holiday?

Question

I get paid weekly and today i received two weeks wages (I get paid weekly on Fridays) to find that i have lost £33.00?

My tax code has not changed and i have worked my normal hours. Would receiving two weeks wages in one go affect the tax calculation?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thank you :)

Answer 1

Recieving it all in one go shouldn't affect the calculation. For example, 10% of £60 is equal to 10% of £30 + 10% of £30.  

Answer 2

This will adjust on your next pay day. PAYE is calculated on a cumulative basis, so on this payday, you had a much higher rate of pay. Now you will miss a payday, and things will get back to normal on your next wage payment, and you will either pay less tax, or get a rebate, depending on pay levels.

Answer 3

Seems odd if you go on holiday you stop getting paid. Surely you should have got a pay packet on the Friday you were away.So when you returned you should have got two pay packets. Just check with your accounts people.

Answer 4

It depends on your Tax Code.  If it ends "W1" then getting paid 2 weeks in one will affect your pay.  You won't get get your tax allowance for the week you were away.  Talk to your tax office and get a permanent tax code.