Should I be being emergency taxed?

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Okay, so I'm a student. In my last job I was paid off the books, cash in hand, so i can't exactly hand in a P45 to my current employer, because as far as anyone is concerned, I've never worked before.
But this new job, I'm on £6.50 an hour. In my first week, I worked 23 hours, and was due £149.50, however only earned £118. Last week I worked 14 hours. I was due £91, but only earned £68. My brother seems to think it's emergency tax, but my employer is that useless she won't even email me out a payslip, so I have no idea if it is emergency tax, but if it is, should I legally be paying this, and also, more importantly, how can I claim this back?

sunshine_mel · Answer

You need to get a payslip from your manager so you can confirm your tax code. This is a legal requirement; so chase it.

Then you call the tax department - 0300 200 3300 - they'll change your code, and you'll get a rebate where you've overpaid.

Tavy · Answer

Your employer Must give you a payslip, this is law in the UK
Remind her of this. You should have signed a new starters form which she will send to HMRC to give you a tax code.

Enough Trolls · Answer

Demand a pay slip - this is a legal right. Or get the HMRC phone number from gov.uk and call in for advice.

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Should I be being emergency taxed?

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