A BR code means that you receive no tax-free personal allowance, so everything you earn will be taxed at 20% (or the basic rate, hence the letters 'BR'). ... The BR code is most often used if you have additional sources of income that have used up your tax-free personal allowance - for example, a second job or a pension.

Is BR a good tax code?

BR stands for Basic Rate and means all your income from this source is taxed at 20%. ... The BR code is not necessarily wrong, but needs to be checked to make sure you're not overpaying on tax.

How do I fix my BR tax code?

If you believe your tax code is wrong you should contact HMRC who will issue your employer with a revised tax code as required. This can be done by phone – 0300 200 3300 – or on-line .