PAYE13071 - coding: coding: general principles: excessive starting rate restriction (Action Guide)


To decide whether a coding restriction is due in the main source code, follow steps 1 - 3 below

  1. Is estimated taxable pay at the main source greater than the 10 per cent rate band?
  • Yes - follow step 2
  • No - follow step 3
  1. Is taxpayer’s highest rate of liability 22 per cent?
  • Yes
  • No need to change main source code
  • Instruct sub-source to code BR
  1. Is estimated taxable pay at all coded sources greater than the 10 per cent rate band?
  • Yes - use P202(ESR) or the SEES Coding Assistant to calculate the restriction
  • No - no restriction needed leave main and sub-source codes unchanged