This is part of the latest news from HMRC....
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder about this month's change to the 2008/09 basic personal income tax allowance.
The change, announced by the Chancellor in May 2008, will mean most people under 65 who pay tax at the basic rate will see an extra £60 in their first pay packet on or after 7 September, and a £10 increase in their take-home pay each month after that until next April. Those paid weekly will get £53 the first time the increased allowance is used, and then receive £2.30 extra a week until April. The exact increases depend on how much tax they have already paid in 2008/09.
For most people the change is straightforward; their employer or pension provider will make all the necessary changes to their tax code. They will not have to do anything and don't need to contact HMRC. "
"....This follows the increase in the basic Personal Allowance for 2008/09 by £600 to £6,035."