Tax Code Guide
D0-W1
Tax Code D0 W1
What does this code mean?
D0 W1 applies the Higher Rate of 40% to all income on a non-cumulative weekly basis. This is an emergency code variant that can lead to significant overpayment. If you see this on your payslip, check with HMRC whether it should be a cumulative code instead.
Emergency Tax Warning
This is often an emergency or temporary tax code. You might be paying too much tax while on this code.
Who gets this code?
Workers with high-earning second jobs where HMRC has not yet confirmed the correct code.
Is it correct?
Check your latest P45 or Payslip to see if this matches your current situation.