The HMRC app is quickly becoming a go-to tool for families who want to stay on top of their money. 

More than 5.6 million people have already used it this tax year, and it’s one of the easiest ways to check everything from your tax code to your State Pension forecast. 

The app is ideal for all ages, and perfect for helping teenagers understand National Insurance, supporting parents with Child Benefit, or giving grandparents a simple way to check their pension forecast. Whatever your stage of life, it helps everyone be clearer about their finances. 

Here are the features people are using the most since 6 April 2025: 

• Checking PAYE info and seeing pay before it hits the bank – 4.14 million users 
• Viewing their annual tax summary –1.94 million 
• Finding or saving their National Insurance number, and checking contributions – 1.79 million 
• Checking their State Pension forecast –1.49 million 
• Managing Self Assessment, including payments – 1.19 million 

It’s free to download on Android and iPhone, and once you’re set up you can instantly view your tax information or update personal details like your name and address. 

What you can do with the app: 

• Check your tax code, National Insurance number and employment history 
• Manage Child Benefit and view your State Pension forecast 
• Access tax details like your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) 
• Use helpful tools like the tax calculator and check for NI contribution gaps 
• Make payments for Self Assessment and set reminders 
• Access Help to Save and claim tax refunds 
• Track forms and correspondence with HMRC 
• Update personal information such as your name and address 
• Save your NI number to your digital wallet 
• Use HMRC’s digital assistant for guidance

Internet link: HMRC App