As tens of thousands of people prepare to start seasonal jobs this December, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has shared an easy way for new employees to save time finding details they need to pass on to their employer, which could in turn speed up the payment process this Christmas.
In the 12 months up to October 2022, HMRC received almost three million calls from people asking for information that is now readily available on its official app, with more than 340,000 using it to access employment and income information since July 2022.
New functions and capability mean that customers can access their income and employment history, salary information, National Insurance number or tax code via the HMRC app, whenever they need it. The information can be downloaded and printed, so there is no need to call HMRC to ask for it to be sent in the post, which makes the whole process much quicker.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Director General of Customer Services, said: “Whether you’re starting a new role in customer services, delivering parcels or managing warehouse logistics - the HMRC app is a secure and easy way to access your tax code, National Insurance number and employment details so you can let your new employer know.
“It’s accessible at the touch of a button and is quicker than calling HMRC.”
Victoria Atkins MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said: “Christmas is busy enough - especially if you have taken on a seasonal job - so anything which can save you time is to be welcomed.
“The free and secure HMRC app is just such a thing, it makes searching for employment information quick and easy, whether you need to check your National Insurance number, find out how much you will be paid and much more.”
How to use the HMRC app
More than 3.5 million people have used the HMRC app since it launched in September 2016, and more than 1.6 million customers used it at least once in the last year.
To get started, you will need a user ID and password in order to access your personal information. If you need to set one up, the app will guide you through the process.
Customers who don’t have a Government Gateway user ID and password will need two forms of evidence to prove their identity - this can include their UK passport and UK driving licence.
HMRC has also released a video on YouTube which explains how customers can use the app to check their employment history, income, tax codes and National Insurance number.
10 key services available on the HMRC app
App users can:
- check payments from an employer
- register for Self Assessment
- make a Self Assessment payment
- report Tax Credits changes and complete renewals
- access Help to Save account
- Use the HMRC’s tax calculator to work out take home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance deductions
- track forms and letters sent to HMRC
- claim a tax refund
- update your address
App accessibility options
The app is compatible with built-in accessibility functions on smartphones including:
- invert colours and adjust contrast levels
- increase the text size without the text truncating or overlapping
- navigate the app using switch control/access
- using voice activation
- listen to the app with a screen reader
Customers can download the app at the App Store or Google Play.
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