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UTR Number Inland Revenue


If you need to complete a tax return you may need your UTR number. A UTR number is a Unique Tax Reference number provided by the Inland Revenue. This article provides some answers to some common questions on the subject:

What is a UTR Number?
A UTR is a 10 digit, unique number provided by the Inland Revenue so that you can complete your tax return.

What is a UTR Number used for?
A UTR number is used to complete your tax return and is often used for correspondence with the Inland Revenue.

Where can I find my UTR Number?
You can find your UTR number on your Tax Return, a Notice to complete a Tax Return or on your Statement of Account. It can often also be found on other documation from the Inland Revenue but it will not be found on a notice of coding.

How do I get a UTR Number?
If you have not been given a UTR number already, you can contact your local tax office who will allocate one for you. You can find your local tax office using the Inland Revenue’s tax office locator tool.




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Yahkub Tiamiyu - Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

How and where can I obtain my UTR Number?

Anonymous - Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

UTR number is to do online?

Anonymous - Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Does a persons UTR unique tax Reference change over time ie over a period of 10 years… And can people deduct a persons status from this number?

Thank you.. Mark

keith - Sunday, August 15th, 2010

I applied 2 weeks ago Iam still waiting.I wont get paid untill i get one. how long dose it take ?

TaxFix - Monday, August 16th, 2010

keith: It can take a few weeks to receive a UTR number from the Inland Revenue. They can often have backlogs which increase the length of time it takes to receive your number.

iggy - Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Why do I need a UTR number? Does my umbrella company not look after tax matters?

Anonymous - Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

how do i get a utr number online

Anonymous - Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

how do i get a utr number on line ? and if i get one,does it mean i am now self employed ?

a buckingham - Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

i done a job outside for a company power blasting a car park, they have now asked for a utr number but i dont have one, does the company need this number in order to pay me???

MATI - Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

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