Starting from Spring 2024 in May, taxpayers accessing HMRC’s online services for the first time will need to create a GOV.UK One Login account instead of the traditional Government Gateway. Existing users with a Government Gateway account will continue to access HMRC services as usual but will eventually transition to GOV.UK One Login later.
This change is part of the government’s plan to streamline online services and enhance security, which is expected to be introduced gradually over the next three years. This major transition is allocated £305 million by the UK government. HMRC is among the first departments to adopt this new system.
GOV.UK One Login is designed to simplify access to government services by consolidating all online services into one platform. Users will be able to access various government services, including tax submissions, Universal Credit, student loan information, and DBS checks, using a single account.
For individuals and businesses, adapting to the new system may pose challenges, but HMRC will be providing guidance on how to migrate to the new system. Existing Government Gateway services will remain operational during the transition period to ensure uninterrupted access to HMRC’s digital services.
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References
Taxpayers will start to use GOV.UK One Login. (25 March 2024). Retrieved from ICAEW: https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2024/mar-2024/taxpayers-will-start-to-use-gov-uk-one-login
Government Gateway to be replaced with single login system. (8 March 2024). Retrieved from Knights Lowe: https://www.knightslowe.co.uk/government-gateway-to-be-replaced-with-single-login-system/
ARE YOU READY FOR GOV.UK ONE LOGIN? (n.d.). Retrieved from Brown Butler: https://www.brownbutler.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-gov-uk-one-login/
