Why was my pay not taxed?

Question

I didnt get charged tax this month and its worrying me. I paid NI though. Any ideas? Its only my 2nd month at the job so my 2nd payment if that helps. I earn £11500 and my code is 543L

Answer 1

What were you doing from 6th April (the start of the tax year) to starting this job? If it is your first job, you will have a backlog of unused tax allowances from the start of the tax year.

Also, is your code number on a cumulative or month 1 basis. The latter would show a 1 or X after the code number. That would affect it. If your code number is cumulative, and you paid no tax, either you overpaid before, or none is due.

Answer 2

You can earn up to £5430 before being taxed. if you get paid monthly and this months pay packet was less than last months, the tax people may think you will not make the £5430, so will not charge tax, you would need to earn over £450 a month to reach the £5430. (remember you only pay tax on the bit over £5430). NI payments are a smaller % but start at a lower amount. Does this fit with you? I advise you to speak with your boss at work about it.

Answer 3

enjoy your tax free period ,,they will soon start stopping you ,,,