Tax code notices from HMRC

Summary

An overview of P6 and P9 tax code notices and how to automate these in Sage Payroll.

Description

P6 and P9 notices

HMRC will send you a P6 or P9 notification. You’ll receive either:

  • A paper form

  • An internet notification if you’re registered to use PAYE Online – internet service

You can either update an employees record manually, or use feature called 'HMRC Notices' for Payroll to retrieve these directly in the program.

▼P6 Notifications

HMRC issues a P6 to employers to provide details of an employee’s tax code, previous pay and tax.

For step-by-step guidance, read how to process a P6 tax code notice.

 TIP: Employees who joined your company with a P46 starter form (No P45 provided) will receive a P6 notice. 

▼P9 Notifications

HMRC issues a P9 to employers at the start of a tax year. It shows the tax code the employee will be on.

For step-by-step guidance, read how to process a P9 tax code notice.

▼How to access your online tax code notices
  1. Log in to the government gateway.
  2. From the Business tax account home page, select Messages. Select PAYE for employers messages.
  3. Select View your Tax Code Notices.

HMRC Notices

You now have access to HMRC Notices in Sage Payroll. Once enabled, the system can check for new notices from HMRC automatically. You can review the details and then apply them.

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