KY Wong

Hi team, I have just filed my SA for tax year 2023/34. I received a message from HMRC saying my tax code will change since 16th Dec 2024. But when I receive my Dec 2024 payslip on Friday, it is still with the old tax code. 1) Should I expect the new tax code to be effective only from my Jan 2025 payslip onwards? 2) Do I need to tell my employer the tax code change? Or will it be updated automically in my future payslip?

Hi HMRC, I registered as a student with Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). This is a professional body under HMRC approved list as "Taxation Chartered Institute of". I took the exam organized by them to pursue a professional qualification. The qualification is required for my employment. I have incurred a few related expenses as below. 1) Student registration fee paid to CIOT 2) Exam registration fee paid to CIOT 3) Course fee paid to third party for exam preparation I have yet to pass all required exams and my status is a "student" instead of a "member". Can I claim any expense listed above as a deduction when I file my self assessment? Thanks. Regards, Kelvin