What Does My Tax Code Mean?
Enter your UK tax code below to instantly see what it means, how much Personal Allowance you have, and how it affects your take-home pay.
Updated for the 2025/26 tax year.
Find your tax code on your payslip, P60, P45, or in your Personal Tax Account.
Tax code
- Personal Allowance
- Region
- Suffix
- Emergency code
Common UK Tax Codes 2025/26
Click any code to see a full explanation with example take-home pay calculations.
| Tax Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1257L | Standard 2025/26 |
| S1257L | Scottish standard |
| C1257L | Welsh standard |
| BR | Basic rate (20%) |
| D0 | Higher rate (40%) |
| D1 | Additional rate (45%) |
| NT | No tax |
| 0T | Zero allowance |
| K475 | K code example |
| 1257M | Marriage Allowance received |
| 1257N | Marriage Allowance transferred |
| 1257T | Under review |
| 1185L | Reduced allowance |
| 1100L | Lower allowance |
| 1150L | Lower allowance |
| 1200L | Slightly reduced |
| 1300L | Increased allowance |
| S1257M | Scottish + Marriage Allowance |
| S1257N | Scottish + MA transferred |