WARNING- DO NOT SHARE YOUR SIGN IN DETAILS AND/OR PASSWORD WITH ANYONE (not even with your accountant, or HMRC)

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A Government Gateway account is your secure digital key to accessing a wide range of UK government services online—especially those provided by HMRC. It’s essential for anyone managing their own tax affairs, whether you're self-employed, a landlord, or running a limited company.

It's also known as HMRC Online Account or Personal Tax Account.

 

What Is It?

• A centralised login system used to access HMRC services like Self Assessment, VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, and CIS.

• You receive a 12-digit user ID and password when you register.

• It’s separate from your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference), but both are needed for tax-related tasks.

 

What You Can Do With It

• File your Self Assessment tax return

• View your tax account and payment history

• Submit VAT returns and manage MTD compliance

• Access CIS statements and deductions

• Register for Corporation Tax or PAYE as an employer

• Claim tax refunds or update personal details

How to Get One

You can create an account by visiting HMRC’s registration page: https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account. You’ll need:

• Your name and email address

• National Insurance number

• Business details (if applicable)

Once registered, HMRC may send an activation code by post, which you’ll need to complete setup, depending on the services you need.

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What Information Can I Access:

When you log into your Government Gateway account, you gain access to a wide range of personal and business tax information, depending on the services you've registered for. Here's a breakdown of what you can typically view and manage:

 

Personal Tax Account

• Your Self Assessment status and submission history

• Tax calculations and payment deadlines

• National Insurance contributions

• State Pension forecast

• Child Benefit and tax credit details

• Income tax estimates based on current earnings

• Messages or notifications from HMRC

 

Business Tax Account (if registered)

• VAT returns and payments

• PAYE submissions and employer liabilities

• Corporation Tax filing and payment history

• CIS deductions and statements (for contractors and subcontractors)

• Making Tax Digital (MTD) dashboard and software links

• Business UTR and registration details

 

Other Services You Can Access

• Register for new taxes (e.g. VAT, PAYE, Self Assessment)

• Update your contact or business details

• View correspondence from HMRC

• Authorise an accountant or agent to act on your behalf

• Track refund claims or outstanding balances

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It may sound like a lot, but we are here to offer you the support and guidance you need to access all the information you need. Get in touch should you have additional questions:

Email : info@accounted4tax.co.uk

Phone/ WhatsApp: +447563811938

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