Skip to main content It’s time to conquer Making Tax Digital
HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative will be one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in recent memory. FreeAgent will be ready to support you and your clients ahead of the next stages of the initiative.
Latest MTD news
Explore the latest news and industry insights about MTD for VAT and MTD for ITSA.
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Client communication: help your clients get to grips with MTD
MTD for ITSA: how to help clients get started with digital record keeping
Discover the next stages of MTD
Watch this short video to find out more about the next stages of MTD and how you can prepare.
MTD for VAT
The scope of MTD for VAT will expand in 2022. VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover below £85,000 will need to follow MTD rules for their first VAT return starting on or after 1st April 2022.
Explore our resourcesMTD for ITSA
Self-employed businesses and landlords with annual business or property income above £10,000 will need to follow the rules for MTD for ITSA from 6th April 2024.
Explore our resourcesMTD for Corporation Tax
MTD for Corporation Tax is expected to be the next phase in the initiative. HMRC has advised that MTD for Corporation Tax rules will come into effect in 2026 at the earliest. Find out more on the HMRC website
Upcoming deadlines
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April 2021
All VAT returns submitted through accounting software must be sent via the software’s MTD connection. -
April 2022
VAT-registered businesses with VATable sales below £85,000 must follow MTD rules. -
April 2024
HMRC will introduce MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment. -
2026 onwards
HMRC will seek to introduce MTD for Corporation Tax.
Plan your approach
Plan your next steps with our expert team
Schedule a consultation with your account manager to get expert advice and create your MTD action plan.
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Don't miss a deadline with our MTD timeline
Check out our MTD timeline to help you organise your approach ahead of the key deadlines.
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Help your clients get to grips with MTD
Introduce the initiative to your clients by downloading our MTD client guide and sharing it with them.
Download the guideDid you know your clients could get FreeAgent for free?
FreeAgent is available free of charge for clients who have business current accounts with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank NI, for as long as the client retains their bank account. Find out more
FreeAgent is available free of charge for clients who have a Mettle account, as long as the client marks Mettle as their primary business account in the software. Find out more
