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Getting Started – Overview
This guide covers how to get started with Ftax PDF forms. It is broken down into the following steps:
- Download the form and open it with Adobe reader
- Comply with the Special Notice, Javascript and enhanced security settings
- Login to your account
- Allocate a Credit and enter the tax payer’s details including their Government Gateway user ID and password.
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1. Download the form and open it with Adobe reader:
After purchasing, log in to your Ftax account and click the download button:
Save the Ftax PDF tax return form in a known location:
Open the form with Adobe Reader:

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2. Comply with the Special Notice

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3. Log in to your account:
If you’re not logged in already, log in to your Ftax account from the form when prompted:
Click the ‘?’ in the red ball if you aren’t prompted to log in:

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4. Allocate a Credit and enter the tax payer’s details including their Government Gateway User ID and password.
Enter the name as it appears on the SA100 and UTR:

and allocate a credit when prompted:

Enter the HMRC user name and password:
You’re now set up to complete the tax return.
For further information, see the video ‘Ftax Set Up Checklist‘.![]()