States of Guernsey Begins Email Issuance of Coding Notices

The States of Guernsey has announced that coding notices are now being distributed via email for the first time. This document informs employers and pension providers of island residents about the portion of income that is exempt from tax, based on individual allowances and deductions. Coding notices for the year 2025 sent electronically will be dispatched without delay, whereas paper versions are scheduled for postal delivery next week. A spokesperson for the States emphasized the importance for individuals to verify the accuracy of their coding notice, as it determines the amount of tax withheld by their employer or pension provider. Nicky Forshaw, who serves as the director of the Revenue Service, stated: “We’re pleased to be able to send coding notices by email as this is something we know members of the public want. “It will also reduce costs and save valuable resources. “We know we’ll get a lot of customer inquiries after the coding notices have been received so we have temporarily drafted in extra staff on short-term contracts to deal with all the inquiries as efficiently as possible.”Ensuring your coding notice is up to date saves time both for the public and for staff, so it’s in everyone’s interest to make sure that all the details are correct.” The States clarified that this marks the inaugural instance of annual coding notices being transmitted electronically to individuals who opted for this delivery method.