0L tax code
Zero personal allowance — income above £125,140 removes the allowance entirely under the taper.
Approx. personal allowance equivalent: £0 per year
What this code means in practice
This code corresponds to roughly £0 of tax-free pay per year.
The Personal Allowance tapers away by £1 for every £2 earned over £100,000. At £125,140 income it reaches zero. Effectively creates a 60% marginal rate between £100,000 and £125,140.
Check your take-home pay
Enter code 0L in our tax code checker or model a full salary with our salary calculator. Compare the result with your payslip to spot overpayment early.
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Frequently asked questions
What does tax code 0L mean?
Zero personal allowance — income above £125,140 removes the allowance entirely under the taper.
Is 0L an emergency tax code?
0L is not flagged as an emergency code in our database, but you should still verify it matches your circumstances in HMRC's Personal Tax Account.
How do I change my tax code?
Update your employment details in your Personal Tax Account at gov.uk, give your employer a P45 when changing jobs, or call HMRC on 0300 200 3300. Your employer applies the new code once HMRC issues it.
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