Go Digital with HMRC: Access Your Letters and More on the HMRC App

HMRC is making it easier and more efficient for you to manage your tax affairs by going digital. They are moving much of their correspondence online, which means you can access your important letters instantly through the HMRC app. This initiative will save taxpayers an estimated £50 million annually by the 2028-2029 tax year by reducing paper, printing, and postage costs. While digital access will be the norm, HMRC will still provide paper correspondence for critical information and those who are digitally excluded.  

Get the app

You can download the app from the:

• Open the app and sign in with your Government Gateway user ID and password. If you don't have one, you can create it through the app.

• For quick access in the future, set up a 6-digit PIN, use your fingerprint, or enable facial recognition.  

Why Download the HMRC App?

The HMRC app offers a quick and easy way to access a range of information and services:

• View your letters: Get instant access to your HMRC letters, reducing the need to wait for postal delivery. You can also opt to go paperless in the app.

• Check your tax details: See your tax code, National Insurance number, income and benefits, and employment history from the previous 5 years.  

• Manage Self Assessment: View your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), check how much you owe, make payments, and set payment reminders.  

• Access other information: Check your Child Benefit, State Pension forecast, and National Insurance contributions.  

• Use helpful tools: Estimate your tax, calculate your take-home pay, and track forms and letters you've sent.  

• Get support: Ask HMRC's digital assistant for help and update your personal details.By downloading the HMRC app, you'll enjoy faster access to your tax information and contribute to a more sustainable, cost-effective system.