​​How to read your P60 

Your P60 is an important document that shows how much pension you were paid and how much tax was taken during the tax year. Civil Service Pensions issues your P60 after the end of each tax year, which runs from 6 April to 5 April. 

Your details

At the top of your P60, you’ll see your personal details, including:

  • your name
  • your national insurance number 
  • your pension reference number
  • the name of the pension scheme

These details help identify your record and should be checked carefully.

Pension paid during the year

Your P60 shows the total pension paid to you during the tax year. This is the full amount paid before tax is taken off.

If you had more than one pension or employment during the year, this may also be shown separately. 

Tax taken

Your P60 also shows:

  • the total tax deducted during the tax year
  • the tax code used

What your P60 is used for

You should keep your P60 in a safe place. You may need it if you:

  • complete a tax return
  • apply for a loan or mortgage
  • need proof of income
  • check your tax position.

Your P60 is an important record of your income and tax for the year.

Checking your P60

You should take a few minutes to check:

  • your name and National Insurance number are correct
  • the pension amounts look reasonable
  • the tax shown matches what you expect.

If something doesn’t look right on your P60, contact us and we can explain what the figures mean.