{"id":421,"date":"2024-04-18T06:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T06:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/?p=421"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:34:35","slug":"what-is-a-personal-tax-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-personal-tax-account\/","title":{"rendered":"What is HMRC Personal Tax Account?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A HMRC <strong>Personal Tax Account<\/strong> is a secure online portal offered by HMRC that allows you to manage your tax information, including viewing your tax code, filing tax returns, and claiming refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying taxes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/self-assessment-tax-returns\">submitting tax returns<\/a> is not always on the priority list for many of us. Reasons for this could be many; maybe we don&#8217;t know the tax systems&#8217; ins and outs or simply because we do not want to hand over a chunk of our hard-earned money, and most of us don&#8217;t even think about tax until a deadline arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/hire-experts?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CTA_button&amp;utm_campaign=SATR&amp;utm_id=b1&amp;utm_term=self+assessment&amp;utm_content=button_click%22%20class=%22bfill-btn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"Self Assessment\" class=\"wp-image-8830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-450x230.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-780x398.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily HMRC has taken steps for us in order to make taxes easy and straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HMRC introduced <strong>Personal Tax Accounts<\/strong> (PTAs) in order to smooth the payment process and the management of the tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available on the HMRC digital portal, the PTAs are designed to make paying taxes more convenient for everyone and to help taxpayers stay on top of their finances throughout the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, let&#8217;s know HMRC Personal Tax Accounts and their benefits in details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This blog post is divided into the following sections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"outline_two\">\n    <h2>Table of Content<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"#What_is_the_personal _tax\">What is the HMRC Personal Tax Account?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#Benefits_of_PTAs\">Benefits of PTAs<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#What_information\">What information &#038; services does a Personal Tax Account provide?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#How_to_set\">How to set up a personal tax account?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#Can_my_accountant\">Can my accountant do this for me?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#Final_thought\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_is_the_personal _tax\">What is Personal Tax Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in 2015, HMRC has introduced the <strong>personal tax account<\/strong> system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alone in the very first year, almost 3.5 million taxpayers signed up for the account and, since then, PTAs have been rolled out slowly to more and more UK taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By and large, HMRC intends that this new online system replace the old-fashioned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/self-assessment-tax-return\/\">tax returns<\/a> procedure completely, move all payments, form filling online, and make the whole process digital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first, PTAs were only available for taxpayers in the self-assessment system and for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/key-dates-for-small-businesses-2022\/\">small businesses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PTAs now have been opened for all taxpayers, so no matter you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/self-employed-essential-guide-from-finance-experts\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"85\">self-employed or work for an employer<\/a>, you can now use this easy online system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/your-personal-tax-account\/your-personal-tax-account\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">16 million&nbsp;<\/span><\/a> Britons have already set up the <strong>Personal Tax Account<\/strong> \u2013 are you one of them? If not! Should you join them? Well, let&#8217;s know the benefits before deciding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/difference-between-an-accountant-and-tax-advisor\/\">tax advisor<\/a> to guide you through the tax season but don&#8217;t know how? Then our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-tax-advisor\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">how to choose your tax advisor<\/span><\/a> will be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Benefits_of_PTAs\">Benefits of Personal Tax Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the benefits of Personal tax accounts include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can manage your own tax affairs online at any hour of the day or night from anywhere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better than a paper filling or other methods as it will provide you more streamlined and accurate to keeping records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can update and check tax information in real-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_information\">What information &amp; services does a Personal Tax Account provide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the help of a Personal Tax Account, you can\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-income-tax\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86\">income tax<\/a> estimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your tax code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claim a tax refund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-amend-your-self-assessment-tax-return\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"87\">tax return<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check and manage your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/energy-efficient-tax-credits-in-the-uk\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"88\">tax credits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your State Pension statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for any gaps in the National Insurance contributions (NICs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check or update your Marriage Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check or update about benefits you get from work such as medical insurance, company car etc.\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out the reasons why HMRC say you owe them tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out your National Insurance Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage child benefits, including applying for or making any changes to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track the status of any forms you have submitted online to HMRC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform HMRC about a change of your address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go paperless and receive information from HMRC by email or online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though, mentioned above is not a full list, and new services are being added by HMRC all the time. Hence, for full information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/personal-tax-account\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">HMRC&#8217;s website<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, we have gathered up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/small-business-tax-deductions\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">top 25 small business tax deductions<\/span><\/a> to help you slash your tax bill, don&#8217;t forget to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have decided to use Personal Tax Accounts, then let&#8217;s see how to set up one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_set\">Setting up a Personal Tax Account (PTA)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, visit&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/personal-tax-account\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">HMRC webpage<\/span>&nbsp;<\/a>and click on the &#8216;Start Now&#8217; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1.png 771w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-576x380.png 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you will be asked to either <strong>Personal Tax Account log in<\/strong> by your Government Gateway account or create a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2.png 873w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-580x380.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most individuals find&nbsp;&#8220;Government Gateway&#8221;&nbsp;more accessible, so let&#8217;s select that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Government Gateway is an account you should already have if you have ever submitted your tax returns online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like that, if you have ever claimed the &#8216;Tax-free Childcare&#8217; benefit or &#8216;Jobseekers Allowance&#8217; benefits. The same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-government-gateway-account\/\">Government Gateway account<\/a> can be used for any and all of these purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Set up government gateway user-id<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you will need to sign in with your Government Gateway account \u2013 if you already have one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are doing this the first time, then select&nbsp;&#8220;Create sign-in details&#8221; right under the &#8220;Sign in&#8221; form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3.png 724w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-469x380.png 469w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;Provide you email id<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, write your email address and be ready to access it: you will receive a code that you will need soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4.png 688w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-622x380.png 622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Confirm your email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will get a unique code to verify your email from HMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check your inbox &#8211; enter the code in this section and press confirm on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-438x380.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Enter your name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next step, enter your full name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-300x118.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;Create your account password<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you will need to create a password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a password of between 8 to 12 characters and contains at least 1 number and 1 letter but no special characters (&amp;,? &nbsp;\u00a3 etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7-355x380.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;Setup a recovery phrase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then you will need to set up a recovery word and keep a note of your recovery word somewhere safe, as this will help you if you cannot access your account in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-420x380.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Get your user ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you will receive your User ID; make a note of this User ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will also receive this through email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-1.png 790w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-1-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-1-572x380.png 572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Select the type of account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next step, you will need to select the type of account you need; kindly select &#8216;individual&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-1.jpg 591w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-1-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-1-445x380.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9.&nbsp;Set up security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you will need to set up additional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will get access codes by HMRC each time you log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The access code can be sent either by a text message to your mobile phone or by a phone call to your mobile or landline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"631\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-1.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-1-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-1-440x380.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Enter the mobile number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now enter your mobile number and select continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-1.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-1-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-1-493x380.jpg 493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Provide the access code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now provide the access code you would have received by text message and press continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <strong>Confirm your identity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HMRC will ask you for more details to match the records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kindly enter those details and press the continue button when you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13-1.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13-1-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13-1-291x380.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Choose the way of identification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you will be asked to provide third party security information that includes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photo driving license,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple choice &#8211; including information from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/uk-credit-card-processing-fees-rates\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90\">credit card<\/a> providers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can select any of the options available to you for identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normally, a UK passport might be the easiest option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14-1-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14-1-499x380.jpg 499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Enter your passport information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, enter your passport information exactly as they are on your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it&#8217;s done, select continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the information you have given is correct, you will get a message saying &#8220;We have confirmed your identity&#8221; and then select continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15-1.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15-1-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15-1-275x380.jpg 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Do you want to go paperless? \u2013 choose in this final step<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this step, select if you want to go paperless and select continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16.jpg 601w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-284x380.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations, you&#8217;re now signed up with HMRC and have your own Personal Tax Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Can_my_accountant\"><strong>Can my accountant do this for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer is yes, and also no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accountants can review changes to their client&#8217;s tax codes, check for changes to their employment benefits and contact HMRC as necessary in order to inform them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/self-assessment-tax-returns\">Self-Assessment<\/a>, your accountant will help you calculate and submit any relevant claims to reduce your payments on account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sadly, accountants cannot access your NI or State Pension records and only you can view that information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have it, though, your accountant can review it to guide and advice you on the best course of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your accountant does not have access to information related to Tax Credits, or Child Benefit claims, and also HMRC is no longer willing to give your accountant your P60 pay and tax information over the phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means it will be very useful to set up a Personal Tax Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, your Personal Tax Account is updated every single month, in real-time, when it comes to pay and tax details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information will help confirm your income for those in Self-Assessment, so if you have lost your P60 or have not received it yet, you can use the information from your PTAs instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obtaining and passing that information to your accountant would result in you being advised of any tax liabilities sooner rather than later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will allow you plenty of time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/7-tips-to-find-the-best-tax-preparer-near-you\/\">prepare for future tax<\/a> payments or could result in you receiving a refund sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/hire-experts?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CTA_button&amp;utm_campaign=SATR&amp;utm_id=b1&amp;utm_term=self+assessment&amp;utm_content=button_click%22%20class=%22bfill-btn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"Self Assessment\" class=\"wp-image-8830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-450x230.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-780x398.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.experlu.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/199-1-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Final_thought\">Final thought<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having the <strong>HMRC Personal Tax Account<\/strong> will make it a lot easier to manage your tax payments, benefits and refunds. 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