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Tax Codes for Multiple Jobs Explained 2026/27

If you have two jobs, HMRC usually gives your Personal Allowance to your main job (tax code 1257L) and taxes your second job entirely at basic rate (BR) from the first pound. Here is how to check and fix it in 2026/27.

Emma Clarke3 Jul 20264 min read

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Second Job Tax Code 2026/27: Why You're Taxed at Basic Rate From the First Pound

Your second job usually comes with a BR tax code, meaning every pound is taxed at 20% with no Personal Allowance applied — even if you're not actually a higher earner overall. Here's how it works and when to ask HMRC to fix it.

Emma Clarke1 Jul 20265 min read

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