UK HMRC Requirement

Making Tax Digital
Made Simple

HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) requires all VAT-registered businesses to keep digital records and submit returns using compatible software. Invoice Guru is fully MTD-compliant and ready.

What Is Making Tax Digital?

HMRC's flagship initiative to modernise the UK tax system.

The Problem MTD Solves

Every year, HMRC estimates that billions of pounds in tax revenue are lost due to avoidable errors — many caused by manual data entry and paper records. Making Tax Digital is HMRC's response to this problem.

MTD requires businesses to keep digital records and submit tax information using HMRC-recognised software, reducing errors and making tax administration more efficient for everyone.

Who Does MTD Affect?

  • All VAT-registered businesses (already in force)
  • Self-employed individuals earning over £50,000 (from April 2026)
  • Self-employed individuals earning over £30,000 (from April 2027)
  • Landlords with property income above thresholds
  • Eventually — all sole traders and limited companies

How Invoice Guru Helps

Every feature you need to stay MTD-compliant, built into one mobile app.

Digital Record Keeping

All invoices, expenses, and transactions are stored digitally and linked to your HMRC submissions — no paper records needed.

VAT Calculation

Automatic VAT calculation on every invoice. Supports standard rate (20%), reduced rate (5%), zero rate, and exempt supplies.

MTD VAT Returns

Generate and review your VAT Return directly within the app. Submit via HMRC's MTD API with one tap.

Audit Trail

Every transaction is timestamped and logged. Full audit trail available for HMRC inspections, meeting all digital record requirements.

MTD for Income Tax (ITSA)

Preparing for MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). Invoice Guru will support quarterly reporting as HMRC rolls out the next phase.

Accountant Access

Share read-only access with your accountant. They can review your records, check VAT calculations, and assist with submissions.

Key MTD Dates & Deadlines

Stay ahead of HMRC's MTD rollout schedule.

Active
April 2019 — MTD for VAT Phase 1

Businesses with VAT taxable turnover above £85,000 (VAT threshold) required to use MTD-compatible software.

Active
April 2022 — MTD for VAT Phase 2

MTD for VAT extended to all VAT-registered businesses, regardless of turnover.

Upcoming
April 2026 — MTD for ITSA — Self-Employed & Landlords

MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment begins for self-employed individuals and landlords with income over £50,000.

Upcoming
April 2027 — MTD for ITSA — Extended

MTD for ITSA extended to those with income over £30,000.

Future
TBC — MTD for Corporation Tax

MTD for Corporation Tax is under consultation. Expected to follow after ITSA rollout.

Dates are based on published HMRC guidance as of February 2026. Always check gov.uk for the latest information.

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