Category 17
HMRC Online Services
Your Government Gateway account lets you view tax, authorise software, and manage HMRC online.
What it is
HMRC Online Services (via Government Gateway) is where you access your personal tax account, authorise MTD software, view payments, and check messages from HMRC.
Who it applies to
Everyone filing Self Assessment or using MTD needs online access unless they use an agent or have an exemption.
What you need to do
- Create or recover your Government Gateway user ID.
- Add two-step verification for security.
- Authorise each software product you use for MTD.
Key points
- Agents can act for you if you grant appropriate authorisation.
- Never share your credentials with untrusted third parties.