Making Tax Digital for VAT

Making Tax Digital (“MTD”) for VAT came into force on 1 April 2019. As a result of these provisions, it is now mandatory for all VAT registered businesses with a taxable turnover above the registration threshold (currently £85,000) to keep digital records and submit their VAT returns quarterly through HMRC-approved software, using an application programming interface (API).

The previous method of submission via the HMRC portal is now unavailable. There are very limited circumstances for HMRC to approve any opt out.

In addition to the above digital submission requirement, certain data must be recorded digitally within ‘functional compatible software’ (FCS). The FCS can be a software program or a set of software programs (including spreadsheets provided certain conditions are met) that must be capable of:

Holding all the mandatory digital data as required under MTD;
Submitting the nine VAT return figures to HMRC for the MTD specific API;
Receiving information from HMRC via the API;
Transferring data between software programs via a ‘digital link’.

As this affects all VAT returns for VAT periods starting on or after 1 April 2019 (October 2019 for deferred business - see flyer for more information), individuals and businesses need to be following the new process.

Click here to view our webinar: Making Tax Digital: Are you ready?

Click here for our flyer: What is Making Tax Digital for MTD?

How we can help with Making Tax Digital for VAT

Help support you via our free webinars to learn more about MTD for VAT
Check if your accounting software is MTD ready and on HMRC's "approved" list
Consider options to use the Mazars "bridging software" if required
Complete a VAT review to ensure you are MTD compliant
Provide in-person training to your Tax team
Help you get ahead of the curve - other taxes are planned to go digital in 2020

Click here to download our step-by-step guide to ensuring your business is MTD compliant.

Click here to view our webinar on how a VAT MTD review may help: Making Tax Digital for VAT: How will you benefit?

Bridging software

Mazars offer an HMRC compatible software solution for businesses who are not able to submit MTD compliant VAT returns using their existing ERP system.

Click here for an overview of Mazars' Making Tax Digital bridging software solution.

We have also prepared the attached guide with a handy reminder of the key dates and step by step instructions on how (and when) to sign up for the software and MTD for VAT with HMRC.

Click here to find out more about MTD for SME businesses

Click here to view our webinar tailored for Entrepreneurial Businesses and Private Clients.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the changes, please feel free to get in touch.

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