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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Martin Lewis issues tax code warning after employer error leaves man with £5,000 bill

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Martin Lewis has urged people to ensure that their tax code is correct, warning that “millions of them are wrong” every year.

The MoneySavingExpert founder stressed that it is individuals’ own responsibility to check they are paying the right amount of tax – and risk being told to pay thousands to HMRC if they are found to have underpaid.

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