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A simple check could bag you a payout worth thousands of pounds from HMRC.

Millions of UK workers may be on the wrong tax code, and overpaying as a result.

Those paying too much to the taxman can claim it back.

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But many people hardly ever check which tax code they are on.

But checking is easy and can be done in just a few minutes.

Your tax code can be found on your payslip or the Government website.

Most people should be on the 1257L tax code which is the most common for UK workers.

It's used for most people with one job and no untaxed income, unpaid tax or taxable benefits.

But others may be applied in different circu

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