More than seven million people were using this method as of 2025 – here’s what you should know
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has spotlighted a simple way that people can take control of their tax and financial affairs. The office claimed that over seven million people were using this method as of 2025, a rise from five million the previous year.
In a message published to the Government’s website today, Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “The HMRC app has become one of the quickest and easiest ways to check your tax affairs and we’ve seen even more customers embrace it this year. If you choose to use the app you can access the information you need straight through your phone.”
During 2025, HMRC saw more than four million downloads and over 136 million logins to its app. It claimed that customers are generally using it to stay in control of everyday tax tasks, with noticeable ‘strong growth’ in several areas.
This especially included a major rise in older and retired people viewing State Pension forecasts, alongside hundreds and thousands of seeking to claim the Child Benefit. Saving National Insurance numbers to digital wallets remained another popular reason to use the app, but its benefits go beyond this.
According to HMRC’s website, you can use the app to check your:
- Tax code
- National Insurance number
- Income and benefits
- Employment and income history from the previous five years
- Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) for Self Assessment
- Self-Assessment tax and how much you owe
- Child Benefit
- State Pension forecast
- Gaps in National Insurance contributions
You can also use it to:
- Track forms and letters you have sent to us
- Claim a refund if you have paid too much tax
- Ask HMRC’s digital assistant for help and information
- Update your name
- Update your address
- Save your National Insurance number to your digital wallet
- Check for gaps in your National Insurance contributions and the benefits of paying them
- Check if you can make a payment for gaps in your National Insurance contributions
- Choose to be contacted by HMRC electronically, instead of by letter
- Get an estimate of the tax you need to pay
- Make a Self-Assessment payment
- Make a Simple Assessment payment
- Set a reminder to make a Self-Assessment payment
- Access your Help to Save account
- Use our tax calculator to work out your take-home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance deductions
The HMRC app is available for free on both Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Once a personal ID is created, users can generally access the app by signing in with either a six-digit pin, fingerprint or facial recognition.
Earlier in November, Ms Lloyd also said: “It’s not always easy talking about finances, especially between generations. As part of Talk Money Week, we’re encouraging families to lean into talking about money.
“From budgeting tips to tax basics, the HMRC app makes it easy to access tax information and kick start those important conversations. You can download the HMRC app today.”
For more information, visit GOV.UK here.
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