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1383L tax code

Enhanced personal allowance of £13,830 — most commonly seen after receiving Marriage Allowance.

Approx. personal allowance equivalent: £13,830 per year

What this code means in practice

This code corresponds to roughly £13,830 of tax-free pay per year.

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Enter code 1383L 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 1383L mean?

Enhanced personal allowance of £13,830 — most commonly seen after receiving Marriage Allowance.

Is 1383L an emergency tax code?

1383L 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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