How do I put an employee on emergency tax?
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Summary
This article explains how to put an employee on an emergency tax code.
More Information
Go to " Payroll Run Payroll Period".
- This will bring up a "Payroll Selection" Screen - if you pay on more than one frequency (e.g. weekly and monthly). Select the Payroll frequency you wish to run, by selecting [Yes] next to the appropriate frequency.
- Press <Shift+F10> on the employee you require to be on the emergency tax code.
- Click on the [Tax,NI and Pension] tab.
- Click on the "Tax Code" Field and enter the appropriate tax code for the employee's circumstances and the current tax year.
 | Note: The tax code that you should use will depend on the answers given to the questions on the P46 in the absence of a P45. The HMRC website gives you guidance on which code to use. |
- Change the Week/Month 1 to 'Yes'.
- Press <Esc> and click [Accept] to save the details.
See also
- How do I add a new employee to the payroll?
- Entering P45 Details/New Starters
- How do I change a tax code?
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