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Who is a Welsh taxpayer?
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In short: Someone whose main home is in Wales for the majority of the tax year — HMRC applies a C-prefix to your PAYE tax code. It is based on residence, not where you work.
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Report address changes to HMRC when you move between Wales, England or Scotland.
Mid-year moves use a day-count test for the majority of the tax year.
See Welsh income tax bands guide.
Primary source: gov.wales/welsh-rates-income-tax
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