How do I get a P60?

[cremolafoam]

Have just got a new job and they are asking for one. I have not worked for 4 years and left my previous job through ill health. before that i was self employed for 8 years.
I don't even have a P45.I I have never been given a P60. Should i just phone the tax office? i am not quite sure what a p60 is.

[ChorusLine]

You can fill in a P46 with your new employer rather then P45. Then contact the Inland Revenue about your P60 - itcontains your year end earnings

[MellowMa]

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[MellowMa]

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[WendyWeber]

Why do they want a P60? That's the annual statement of your earnings for the whole year.

[cremolafoam]

Thanks it has been so long since I've worked I think my brain has gone to mush. I guess my previous employer should have sent it to me with my final paycheck then.Not surprised they didn't bother, as they were totally hopeless

[cremolafoam]

annual statement of earnings for the whole year would be £00.00 zilch. For the last year I worked (2003) i should have got one -right?

[MellowMa]

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[cremolafoam]

thanks MM.
I will phone the tax office and see how to get hold of one.I will tell new employer that i have no P45 and will need to fill i a p46