@GoSimpleTax: How do I file using GoSimpleTax's HMRC credentials? How do I file without my own HMRC Gateway ID? How do I verify my ID?

Please see our help article on 'What types of ID are acceptable when completing the ID checking service?'

1. Navigate to the Almost there page

2. Once you're happy with all of the entries on the 'Almost there' page, click on 'Next step: REVIEW CALC & PROCEED'
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3. Click on 'I do NOT have a HMRC Gateway ID'
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4. Confirm your first and last name in the boxes provided, click 'SAVE' then click 'CONFIRM AND PROCEED'
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5. Fill in your full name and email address
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6. Enter your payment details in the boxes provided
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7. Click on 'Click here to continue'
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8. Click on 'Verify Now'
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9. Click on 'Agree and continue'
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10. If you're verifying your own ID, you may use your mobile device to complete the process using the QR code provided.
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IF YOU ARE COMPLETING THE TAX RETURN ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND THIS ID CHECK TO THEM. PLEASE SEE 'HOW DO I SEND THE ID CHECKING PROCESS TO ANOTHER PERSON?'

A video of the process can be seen below:

After you have verified your ID successfully, you should follow this video to make your submission: