How do I verify my ID using GoSimpleTax?

How do I verify my ID using GoSimpleTax?

1. Once you're ready to submit your tax return, click 'CONTINUE'

Click 'CONTINUE'

2. Click 'YES'

Click 'YES'


3. Once you're happy with all of the entries on the 'Almost there' page, click on 'Next step: REVIEW CALC & PROCEED'


4. Click on 'I do NOT have a HMRC Gateway ID'

Click on 'I do NOT have a HMRC Gateway ID'


5. Confirm your first and last name in the boxes provided, click 'SAVE' then click 'CONFIRM AND PROCEED'

Confirm your first and last name in the boxes provided, click 'SAVE' then click 'CONFIRM AND PROCEED'


6. Fill in your full name and email address

Fill in your full name and email address


7. Enter your payment details in the boxes provided

Enter your payment details in the boxes provided


8. Click on 'Click here to continue'

Click on 'Click here to continue'


9. Click on 'Verify Now'

Click on 'Verify Now'


10. Click on 'Agree and continue'

Click on 'Agree and continue'


11. If you're verifying your own ID, you may use your mobile device to complete the process using the QR code provided.

If you're verifying your own ID, you may use your mobile device to complete the process using the QR code provided. If you're filing on someone elses behalf, you may click 'Other options' and then forward the link to them via email or text.


12. If you're filing on someone elses behalf, you may click 'Other options' and then forward the link to them via email or text.

Click on Email link


13. Fill in their email (or phone number if you choose the 'Text link' option), then click 'Send'


Fill in their email (or phone number if you choose the 'Text link' option), then click 'Send'


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