HMRC and tax letters
HMRC writes to people for lots of ordinary reasons — a tax year has been reconciled, a code has changed, or they need information. These guides explain what the common letters are, which figures to check and where the deadline usually sits.
Guides in this category
P800 tax calculation letter explained
What an HMRC P800 letter means, how to read the tax calculation, how refunds are paid, how long they take, and what to do if the figures look wrong.
Read guideHMRC Simple Assessment letter explained
What an HMRC Simple Assessment (PA302) letter means, why you got one instead of a tax return, how to check the figures, deadlines to pay, and how to query it.
Read guideTax code notice (P2) explained
What an HMRC PAYE coding notice is, how to read the code on it, why codes change mid-year and what to check before your next payslip.
Read guideUnderstanding an HMRC letter
What HMRC letters usually mean, how to spot the deadline, what to check, and what to do next. UK-focused plain-English guide from ClariDoc.
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