Using myIR, Your Inland Revenue Account

🔒 Setting Up and Securing It

Registering

You register for myIR once, linking it to your IRD number and verifying your identity. After that, you log in with your username and password. Keeping these details safe is important, because myIR holds sensitive financial information and can move money, such as directing a refund to your bank account.

Security Habits

Treat myIR like online banking. Use a strong, unique password, turn on any extra verification offered, and never share your login. Inland Revenue will not ask for your password, and being alert to scams that impersonate Inland Revenue protects you from fraud.

Keeping Details Current

One of the simplest but most valuable uses of myIR is keeping your bank account, contact details, and tax code information up to date, so refunds are paid promptly and correspondence reaches you.

📋 What You Can Do in myIR

myIR covers far more than just tax returns. It is the hub for most of your dealings with Inland Revenue.

The Year-End Assessment

After the tax year, your automatic assessment appears in myIR, showing whether you have a refund or a bill. If a refund is due and your bank details are correct, it is usually paid automatically. If you have a bill, myIR is where you can see it and arrange to pay.

💡 Making the Most of It

Fix the Things That Cause Problems

Many tax surprises trace back to small details myIR lets you fix: a wrong tax code, an out-of-date bank account, an incorrect RWT or PIR on investments, or unclaimed donation credits. A few minutes checking these can prevent a square-up or a delayed refund.

• Check your tax code is right for your situation.
• Confirm your bank details so any refund is paid without delay.
• Claim donation tax credits by submitting your receipts.
• Set up a payment plan early if you cannot pay a bill in full.

Acting for Others

You can also be linked to manage tax for a business, or be given authority to act for a family member, all within the secure account. Many people also use a tax agent or accountant who can access the relevant parts on their behalf.

Use the Income Tax Calculator to estimate your position before checking your assessment, and our guide on how tax refunds and bills arise to understand what you see. Final word: myIR is your secure hub for tax and entitlements. Keep it secure, keep your details current, watch for impersonation scams, and use it to fix the small things that cause big tax surprises. This is general information, not tax advice.