Have you set up your Personal Tax Account yet?

Source: HM Revenue & Customs | | 24/04/2025

Skip the phone queues. Your Personal Tax Account lets you manage everything from tax codes to refunds online. Quick, secure, and all in one place. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time.

Your Personal Tax Account (PTA) is a simple and secure way to manage your tax affairs online. If you want to complete tasks like checking your tax code, claiming a refund, or updating your details, this can all be done in one place. This offers a practical alternative to contacting HMRC by phone or post, helping you stay on top of your finances with minimal hassle.

While every UK taxpayer is assigned a PTA, individuals must register via the Government Gateway to begin using the service. Identity verification may be required during the setup process.

Currently, the following services are accessible through your PTA:

  • check your Income Tax estimate and tax code
  • fill in, send and view a personal tax return
  • claim a tax refund
  • check your Child Benefit
  • check your income from work in the previous 5 years
  • check how much Income Tax you paid in the previous 5 years
  • check your State Pension
  • check if you’ll benefit from paying voluntary National Insurance contributions and if you can pay online
  • track tax forms that you’ve submitted online
  • check or update your Marriage Allowance
  • tell HMRC about a change of name or address
  • check or update benefits you get from work, for example company car details and medical insurance
  • find your National Insurance number
  • find your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number
  • check your Simple Assessment tax bill

The PTA plays an important role in HMRC’s ongoing digital transformation, aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility across the UK tax system.



 

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