HMRC App
HMRC have launched an easy to use app for individuals to check their own tax and national insurance records. This app provides up to date details of their employment records, tax paid and unique reference numbers.
The free HMRC app – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This tool is very useful for employers during the recruitment and onboarding process. If employers encourage applicants to use this tool to access their own records, then download and print what is required this will save valuable time chasing HMRC for tax codes and P45 or P60 information.
There is a handy You Tube link How do I confirm my employment details on the HMRC app? – YouTube This explains the benefits and how to register.
The app can be downloaded using the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android.
The app can be used to see:
- your tax code and National Insurance number
- an estimate of the tax you need to pay
- your income and benefits
- 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
Use the HMRC app to:
- make a Self Assessment payment
- report tax credits changes and complete your renewal
- access your Help to Save account
- use the tax calculator to work out your take home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance deductions
- track forms and letters you have sent to HMRC
- claim a refund if you have paid too much tax
- update your postal address
