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Making Tax Digital

Digital record keeping and reporting workflows that stay compliant.

Tax

MTD compliance built into the way you already work

Digital record keeping and reporting workflows that stay compliant.

Making Tax Digital changes how records are kept and how HMRC receives information. We help choose the right software, configure it properly and manage quarterly submissions, so MTD becomes part of your normal workflow rather than another task added at the end.

  • MTD compatible software selected, configured, and connected to your bank.
  • Quarterly update preparation and HMRC submission each period.
  • Record keeping workflow set up to produce clean digital data throughout the year.
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Making Tax Digital — Crestfield Advisory

Our approach

How we deliver making tax digital

01

Compliance and software review

We review your current record keeping, assess which MTD obligations apply to you and identify the most appropriate software for your business, based on cost, complexity and existing workflows.

02

Setup, migration and configuration

We set up the MTD compatible software, connect it to HMRC, migrate any existing records and configure the digital links required to meet the functional compatible software requirements.

03

Quarterly submission rhythm

We manage the quarterly update submissions on your behalf, review the data before each submission and prepare the year end finalisation that completes the annual tax obligation.

Who this is for

Businesses and individuals that need

01

Sole traders and landlords in scope for MTD for ITSA

Self employed individuals and property landlords with qualifying income who need to move to digital record keeping and quarterly reporting under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment.

02

Businesses newly within MTD for VAT scope

VAT registered businesses that have not yet moved to functional compatible software and need to become compliant without disrupting their existing accounting process.

03

Businesses using MTD as an improvement lever

Businesses that are already compliant but want to use the MTD transition as an opportunity to improve their overall record keeping and reporting quality permanently.

Client feedback

“The transition to MTD was handled entirely by the team. We did nothing except provide the data we had always provided. Quarterly submissions have been on time without a single correction.”

Client review Sole trader, Hampshire

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

When does MTD for Income Tax apply to me?

MTD for ITSA applies from April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000, from April 2027 for those with income over £30,000, and from April 2028 for those with income over £20,000. These thresholds and dates have changed previously we monitor the position for all affected clients.

Which software do I need?

HMRC requires functional compatible software that can keep digital records and submit quarterly updates directly to HMRC. We help select the most appropriate option based on your business complexity, existing accounts software and budget. Most clients use Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent.

What are the quarterly updates?

Under MTD for ITSA, you submit a summary of your income and expenses to HMRC each quarter four in year reports per year rather than a single annual return. We prepare and submit these on your behalf and review the data before each submission.

Is bridging software acceptable?

For MTD for VAT, bridging software has been acceptable as a transitional measure. For MTD for Income Tax, the requirement for digital links is more stringent and full functional compatible software is generally required from the outset. We advise on what meets the requirements for your specific situation.

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