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Making Tax Digital

Articles, news and advice on Making Tax Digital (MTD) – the government’s initiative to simplify tax accounting for UK businesses and individuals.

Making Tax Digital

What is the HMRC penalty system for Making Tax Digital?

HMRC’s new penalty regime is intended to be fairer and less severe in order to promote more timely submissions. We explain how it works and when it comes into force

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Making Tax Digital for VAT: 6 simple tips to get your business ready

Is your business ready for Making Tax Digital for VAT? From 1 April 2022, all VAT-registered businesses must comply

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Live webinar – 5 practical steps to get ready for Making Tax Digital

We've teamed up with Sage to bring you a live webinar on everything Making Tax Digital (MTD). Here's what to expect and how to sign up

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Making Tax Digital 101: a guide to MTD

Jonathan Dowden from Sage explains how MTD will affect small businesses and offers tips on how to prepare for the new digital tax system

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Making Tax Digital: what comes next?

The next stages of MTD will be mandated over the next few years, and as Sage’s Lois Laughlin tells us now is the best time to adopt digital practices

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How to use MTD to get VAT right

By April 2022, all businesses have to comply with MTD for VAT. Sage's Becca Chappell gives us the lockdown on what to expect and how to prepare

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Five steps for small businesses Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital will extend to businesses with turnovers of less than £85,000 by April 2022. Here are 5 steps you can take to comply with Making Tax Digital

Tax

Just nine people trialing digital tax for self-employed

This is despite Making Tax Digital for income tax being rolled out to 2.4m people in 2024, many of whom are unaware of what's happening

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MTD for VAT explained – why there’s no need to panic

Despite much heralding as to its arrival Making Tax Digital is still confusing many small and growing businesses. Stephanie Spicer explains what it all means and what business owners need to do

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Making Tax Digital April 2022 – what’s changing

From April 2022, every small business which charges VAT will have to file accounts through the HMRC Making Tax Digital system. Here’s how to prepare

Accounting

Digital tax filing hurting small businesses in the pocket

Joining the Government's digital tax filing scheme costs businesses on average £4,562 a year compared to £2,960 for companies yet to migrate

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What is Making Tax Digital and why should you care?

The taxman is abandoning paper form-filling in favour of software-based submissions, and he’s taking small businesses with him. Here’s what you need to know

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world