HMRC’s Personal Tax Accounts (PTAs) serve as an online tool that enables you to view and update your tax information in real time.  The PTA can be used for many routine requests and services and help you to bypass the need to call or write to HMRC.

Every individual in the UK that pays tax has a PTA, but you must sign up in order to access and use the service.  This can be achieved by using the Government Gateway.  You may need to verify your identify when using the service.

Below is an example of some of the services which are currently available on your PTA.  You can:

• 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 have paid in the previous 5 years 
• check and manage tax credits 
• check State Pension 
• tell HMRC about a change of name or address. 

The PTA is a key component of HMRC’s broader strategy to transition to a fully digital tax service.

If you have any questions about PTAs or other accounting or tax issues, please get in touch.

Internet link: GOV.UK