What the app does
You can use the HMRC app to see:
- your tax code and National Insurance number
- an estimate of the tax you need to pay
- your income and benefits
- your income from work in the previous 5 years
- how much you will receive in tax credits and when they will be paid
- your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) for Self Assessment
- how much Self Assessment tax you owe
You can also use it to:
- make a Self Assessment payment
- report tax credits changes and complete your renewal
- access your Help to Save account
- use our tax calculator to work out your take home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance deductions
- track forms and letters you have sent to us
- claim a refund if you have paid too much tax
- update your postal address
How to get the app
You can download the app from:
How to access the app
Open the app and enter your Government Gateway user ID and password to sign in for the first time. If you do not have a user ID, you can create one in the app.
The next time you use the app you will sign in by using either:
- a 6-digit PIN
- your fingerprint
- facial recognition
Published 4 November 2022
