Why Your P60 Might Be Wrong (And What To Do)

Your P60 is supposed to be a simple summary of your pay and tax for the year — but sometimes the numbers don’t look right.

If your P60 seems incorrect, it’s important to check it properly and get it fixed as soon as possible.

What Should Your P60 Match?

Your P60 totals should match the final payslip of the tax year (usually March or April).

This includes:

• Total pay
• Income Tax
• National Insurance

If the figures don’t match, something may have gone wrong during payroll processing.

Common Reasons a P60 Might Be Wrong

There are several reasons why errors can appear:

• Late payroll adjustments not included
• Incorrect tax code during the year
• Missed overtime, bonus, or commission
• Payroll corrections not processed properly
• Multiple jobs not handled correctly

Even small errors can affect your tax position.

What To Check First

Before raising it, compare:

• Your P60 totals
• Your final payslip YTD figures

If these match, your P60 is likely correct.

If they don’t, move to the next step.

What To Do If Your P60 Is Wrong

1. Contact Payroll

Your employer is responsible for issuing and correcting P60s.

Explain clearly:

• What figures look wrong
• What you expected instead

2. Request a Correction

If an error is confirmed, your employer should:

• Recalculate your figures
• Issue a corrected P60
• Update HMRC records

3. Keep Records

Keep both:

• Original P60
• Corrected version

Can HMRC Fix It?

HMRC cannot correct your P60 directly.

However, they can:

• Review your tax record
• Confirm correct figures
• Help resolve disputes if needed

Why It’s Important to Fix

An incorrect P60 can affect:

• Tax refunds or underpayments
• Mortgage or loan applications
• Benefit claims
• Your long-term tax record

It’s always worth checking carefully.

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