Glossary · UK
What is P60?
Annual summary of pay and tax deducted from an employee, issued by 31 May each year.
Full Definition
A P60 is the end-of-year certificate every UK employee receives from their employer by 31 May, showing total pay and tax deducted in the previous tax year (6 April – 5 April). It's used for evidence of income when applying for a mortgage, claiming tax credits or refunds, completing Self Assessment, or as proof of UK tax residency. Keep your P60s for at least 4 years (HMRC has 4 years from the end of the tax year to query a return).
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