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Work out your tax code

Question 4a

Choose one of the options below.

If you work ... then ...

20 hours a week or less

your tax code is M.
Write M in the circle under question 2 of the Tax code declaration (IR330) form, then give the completed form to your employer. Make sure you complete questions 1-4 of the IR330.

You can download an IR330 or complete it online - go to "Forms and guides".

more than 20 hours a week

go to question 4b.

 

Example

Christina has started a new part-time job at the supermarket. She works:

  • 10 hours a week at the supermarket, earning $120 a week before tax (total supermarket income $6,240)
  • 5 hours a week at a retirement home, earning $60 a week (total retirement home income $3,120)

Christina works for a total of 15 hours each week and earns $9,360.

When she completes the IR330 for her supermarket employer she will select the M tax code.

Note: Christina should have her job at the retirement home on a secondary rate.

Find out more about special tax codes.

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Date published: 01 Jul 2008

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