Written by the TaxTune Editorial Team · Reviewed by our qualified accountants · Updated for 2026
The quick answer A P60 is the end of year summary your employer gives you, showing your total pay and the tax and National Insurance deducted for the tax year. You should receive it by 31 May, and you need it as proof of income and tax paid, for example for a mortgage, a tax return or a refund claim.

What a P60 shows

  1. Your total pay for the tax year from that employment.
  2. The income tax deducted through PAYE.
  3. National Insurance contributions for the year.
  4. Your final tax code and, if relevant, statutory pay and student loan deductions.

Why you need it and when it arrives

You get a P60 by 31 May after the tax year, one from each employer you were with on 5 April. Keep it safe: it is the standard proof of income for mortgages and benefits, and the figures feed a tax return or a claim for overpaid tax.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a P60?

It is the end of year summary from your employer showing your total pay and the tax and National Insurance deducted for the tax year. You get one from each employer you were with on 5 April.

When should I get my P60?

By 31 May following the end of the tax year. Your employer must provide it, on paper or electronically.

Why do I need a P60?

It is proof of your income and the tax you paid, used for mortgage applications, benefit claims, tax returns and reclaiming overpaid tax.

What if my P60 is wrong?

Tell your employer, who can correct their payroll records. If tax was wrong for the year, HMRC can adjust it and you may be due a refund or have a shortfall to settle.

What is the difference between a P60 and a P45?

A P60 is your annual summary if you are still employed at year end. A P45 is given when you leave a job and shows pay and tax up to your leaving date.