1257T

Tax Code 1257T Explained

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Standard allowance but items require HMRC review

1257THMRC Review

What does 1257T mean?

The T suffix means your tax code includes items that HMRC needs to review. Your allowance is still £12,570 but there are complexities in your tax affairs. HMRC will not automatically update this code: they will write to you if changes are needed.

Annual tax-free allowance

£12,570

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Example

An employee with multiple income sources requiring manual HMRC review.

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