500 word article on how to obtain a replacement P60

Num. of articles: 1
Words per article: 500
Information for the blog/website: We help people claim tax back from HMRC
Industry: Business
Topic: How to get a replacement P60
Tone: Informal/Casual
Outline & Structure: - Introduction on what a P60 is. Mention that you won't be issued a P60 from an employer in the year that you left a job (instead you will receive a P45).
- When a P60 should be issued by the employer
- Why a P60 is important and why they might need a copy.

4 Ways to get a replacement
1 – contact your employer. Most employers use computerised payroll systems which easily allow them to print off another copy of your P60.
2 – Request a statement of earnings. This is a letter from the employer on letterheaded paper which shows income and tax details for the relevant tax year.
3 – Make a "subject access request" under the Data Protection Act. mention that employer could charge £10 for this.
4 – Call HMRC who would normally have details of your pay and tax.
Extensive research needed: no
Extra notes: Making a subject access request See https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/personal-information/ on how to do this.

Employers need to keep pay and tax details for a minimum 3 years after the tax year ends. In reality, most employers would keep this information for longer.