How to obtain the reference of the Income file with certificate

Using the electronic certificate you will be able to obtain the reference of the Income file immediately; With it you will be able to manage and streamline all Income services, prepare the declaration through the Income WEB service and present it online, regardless of its result.

As of March 8, 2023 , the references obtained during the 2021 campaign cease to have effect. If you want to continue operating with a reference to access Income services, you will have to obtain a new valid reference for Income services.

You can obtain a valid reference when accessing any Headquarters service that allows identification by reference, if you choose that access mode. Also from the link "Get your reference number" in the "Managements" section of this help.

Remember that the reference is shown directly on the screen or in the APP.

You can also obtain a valid reference by accessing any Headquarters service that allows identification with reference, to do so, choose this access mode and then press the "I don't have a Reference" button.

Next, select the link "Access with certificate or electronic DNI ".

Then, choose the electronic signature in the browser's certificate selection window.

The 6-character reference will be displayed to manage Income. Write down or copy this reference so you can use it later. However, it is allowed to obtain up to 10 Income references per day and each of the references received will be different and will automatically revoke the one generated previously.

Keep in mind that if you have obtained a reference from the APP, when obtaining a new one through the browser, it will revoke the previous one so you will have to identify yourself again on the mobile device. Remember that only the last reference generated will be valid, whether through the APP or from the page.

Once you have obtained the reference, you can manage any of the available Income services or those that allow identification in this way, such as requesting a Personal Income Tax tax certification. From the Renta portal, access "Renta WEB: Draft/declaration processing service" to generate your declaration, complete it if necessary and submit it. We inform you that for the calculation and presentation of joint returns, the reference of the spouse's file or his Cl@ve will be essential.

Fill in the DNI or NIE and the contrast information, choose access by reference number and, on the next screen, indicate the reference. Press "Access".

Next you will access your Income file, where in the "Available Services" section you will be able to check the procedures enabled at that time for you. Click on "Draft/Declaration (WEB Income)" to generate the draft with the tax data available to the AEAT at that moment, although you can add any other data that is not reported .

If you want more information about managing the reference from the Tax Agency APP, you can consult the help "Income Services in the Tax Agency APP".