Tax code NT explained
No tax deducted at all — rare and specific. Here's exactly what it means for your payslip in 2026/27, who should have it, and what to do if it looks wrong.
What NT means
NT means No Tax — the employer deducts no income tax from this income (NI may still apply).
Who gets NT?
Rare cases: certain non-resident employees taxed in another country under a double-taxation agreement, some bankruptcy situations, or specific self-employed arrangements paid through PAYE.
What you should do
NT codes are specific HMRC instructions and almost never appear by accident. If you receive one unexpectedly, confirm with HMRC before spending the difference — an incorrect NT code creates a tax bill later.
Frequently asked questions
What does tax code NT mean?
No tax deducted at all — rare and specific. NT means No Tax — the employer deducts no income tax from this income (NI may still apply).
Is tax code NT wrong?
NT codes are specific HMRC instructions and almost never appear by accident. If you receive one unexpectedly, confirm with HMRC before spending the difference — an incorrect NT code creates a tax bill later.
Who gets tax code NT?
Rare cases: certain non-resident employees taxed in another country under a double-taxation agreement, some bankruptcy situations, or specific self-employed arrangements paid through PAYE.