Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Lifestyle
Nicola Roy & Gemma Jones

Martin Lewis urges workers to check payslips for 'X' symbol as millions are overtaxed

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to all workers in the UK to check their payslips carefully for an 'X' symbol.

The money saving expert appeared on his live ITV programme, answering questions from the public about their finances. One woman, Tina, called in because she'd been charged too much tax and was worried about how she'd make ends meet.

She had been taxed over £800 for a month's work on a 16 hour contract, but had been picking up lots of overtime. The concerned caller added: “My tax code is now back to 1257L, but I’m short £500, worrying about money. Will I get a tax rebate?”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.