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MTD for ITSA delay

Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment (MTD for ITSA) was originally set to roll out in 2018, but the road to personal tax digitalisation has been relatively rocky to date. While the Government successfully introduced MTD for VAT for returns starting on or after 1 April 2022, MTD for ITSA has been postponed five[…]

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Delays in Making Tax Digital (MTD)

The UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has been a topic of discussion for many small business owners and self-employed individuals since it was first announced in 2015. The goal of the MTD system is to modernize the tax system. Additionally, it should improve efficiency by requiring businesses to keep digital records and file[…]

HMRC updates MTD guidance

After much anticipation from accountancy bodies and businesses, HMRC has finally updated its guidance on Making Tax Digital (MTD), filling in several blanks. HMRC updated some of its informational pages on GOV.UK in late August, including fresh information on how to meet the requirements for MTD for income tax self-assessment (ITSA) and how to sign[…]

Taxpayers unprepared for Making Tax Digital

People are unprepared and unenthusiastic for Making Tax Digital (MTD), according to a survey commissioned by HMRC. Global market research group Ipsos recently released data suggesting a lack of preparation for MTD. They said “awareness of MTD in general, and MTD for income tax self-assessment (ITSA) specifically was low”. MTD ITSA will require people with[…]

MTD for VAT: VAT-registered businesses

All VAT-registered businesses must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules, regardless of how much they make each year. This will take place from 1 April 2022. The changes mean all VAT-registered businesses must compile and submit VAT returns using software that connects to HMRC’s systems. They can do that through a bridging tool or[…]

Businesses basis period rules in line for reform

Unincorporated businesses could be about to see significant changes to the ways in which they are taxed. This is following the launch of a Government consultation. The Government plans to reform the basis period rules in a bid to simplify how unincorporated businesses, such as sole traders and business partnerships, allocate trading profits to tax[…]

Making Tax Digital – HMRC to Prioritise MTD

In order to try and build public trust the HMRC charter has been upgraded and updated to clarify the standards of behaviour expected from both them and tax payers. The have also provided clearer guidance on Making Tax Digital, meaning it is more accessible and as clear and authoritative as possible. Support services will be[…]