Answers · UK 2025/26
What is a P60 and when will I receive it?
A P60 is an end-of-year certificate from your employer summarising your total pay and tax deducted for the tax year. You must receive it by 31 May after the end of the tax year.
Full answer
Your employer is legally required to provide a P60 by 31 May following the end of the tax year (5 April). So for the 2025/26 tax year, you should receive your P60 by 31 May 2026. The document shows your total gross pay, income tax deducted, National Insurance contributions, and your tax code for the year. You need your P60 to complete a Self Assessment tax return, claim a tax refund, apply for tax credits, or provide proof of income. If you leave a job during the year, you receive a P45 instead. Keep your P60 for at least two years.
This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.