Re-engineering the Practice for MTD
MTD

Re-engineering the Practice for MTD

5d Accountancy Age

Re-engineering the Practice for MTD

MTD for Income Tax introduces a five-fold increase in reporting frequency for sole traders. We examine the technical challenges of the "fee ceiling," ...

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The April 6th countdown: Navigating the 2026 compliance cliff
MTD

The April 6th countdown: Navigating the 2026 compliance cliff

1m nikita alexander

The April 6th countdown: Navigating the 2026 compl...

As the UK profession emerges from the January burnout, a far more complex regulatory horizon awaits. We explore why the 2026/27 tax year is a watershe...

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10 brutal truths about scaling a UK practice in 2026 (that don't involve buying more tech)
AI in Accounting

10 brutal truths about scaling a UK practice in 2026 (that don't involve bu...

2m nikita alexander

10 brutal truths about scaling a UK practice in 20...

As the post-January dust settles, the gap between the "lifestyle" firm and the high-growth powerhouse has become an abyss. Here's why scaling your fir...

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Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 and why they matter
Accounting Standards

Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 and why they matter

3m nikita alexander

Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 an...

The "quiet" period for UK accountants is officially over. As 2026 begins, the profession faces a perfect storm of regulatory mandates from the balance...

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The January turning point for UK firms
Mergers And Acquisitions

The January turning point for UK firms

3m nikita alexander

The January turning point for UK firms

As the profession enters the final January scramble, a new regulatory cliff is already looming for 2026. From the arrival of MTD mandation letters to ...

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Q&A: Exploring tech’s role in modern accountancy with IRIS
Accounting Software

Q&A: Exploring tech’s role in modern accountancy with IRIS

6m Marina Mouka

Q&A: Exploring tech’s role in modern accountancy w...

As accountants face rising client demands, regulatory pressures, and a persistent skills shortage, technology is becoming the key enabler for growth. ...

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Your guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Accounting Software

Your guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

6m Stuart Miller, Director, Public Policy & Tech Research, Xero

Your guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

From April 2026, income tax reporting is set for one of the biggest shake-ups in a long time. The arrival of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD fo...

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Seize the shift – how to thrive in the great accounting shake-up
Accounting Software

Seize the shift – how to thrive in the great accounting shake-up

6m Kate Hayward, UK MD, Xero

Seize the shift – how to thrive in the great accou...

The accounting industry is at a pivotal juncture. Technology is broadening its parameters, but also burdening accountants who need to rapidly upskill ...

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Up to 3 million taxpayers to join Making Tax Digital by 2028
Accounting Software

Up to 3 million taxpayers to join Making Tax Digital by 2028

7m Accountancy Age

Up to 3 million taxpayers to join Making Tax Digit...

HMRC anticipates that 2.9 million individuals with self-employment or property income will join Making Tax Digital between 2026 and 2028. Uptake will ...

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Making Tax Digital: What UK accountants must focus on now
Accounting Software

Making Tax Digital: What UK accountants must focus on now

7m Fer Amenedo, Principal Product Manager for MTD at Intuit QuickBooks

Making Tax Digital: What UK accountants must focus...

With the countdown to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax officially underway, UK accountants face both challenge and opportunity. Find out what firms m...

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FreeAgent gets a CIS upgrade to help contractors with MTD
Accounting Software

FreeAgent gets a CIS upgrade to help contractors with MTD

8m Accountancy Age

FreeAgent gets a CIS upgrade to help contractors w...

FreeAgent has introduced a significant update to its platform, aimed at simplifying the management of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for contr...

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MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide
Accounting Software

MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide

8m Accountancy Age

MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will reshape reporting from April 2026. Here’s what accountants need to know: thresholds, deadlines, and preparation...

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No plans for MTD for corporation tax, says HMRC
Corporate Tax

No plans for MTD for corporation tax, says HMRC

8m Accountancy Age

No plans for MTD for corporation tax, says HMRC

HMRC has officially ruled out plans to introduce Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax, confirming the shift in its July 2025 Transformation Roadmap....

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10+1 software tools to help you survive MTD
Accounting Software

10+1 software tools to help you survive MTD

9m Accountancy Age

10+1 software tools to help you survive MTD

How to choose the right stack to navigate Making Tax Digital. Read More...

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MTD in Practice: Early lessons for HMRC and accountants
Making Tax Digital

MTD in Practice: Early lessons for HMRC and accountants

9m Accountancy Age

MTD in Practice: Early lessons for HMRC and accoun...

What 100 real businesses—and a room full of accountants—are teaching HMRC about Making Tax Digital. Read More...

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What 100 testers are telling us about MTD readiness
Accounting Software

What 100 testers are telling us about MTD readiness

9m Marina Mouka

What 100 testers are telling us about MTD readines...

As HMRC ramps up efforts to digitise the UK tax system, FreeAgent is doubling down on its efforts to support accountants and clients through the MTD t...

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1.1 million unanswered HMRC calls as MTD panic sets in
HMRC

1.1 million unanswered HMRC calls as MTD panic sets in

9m Accountancy Age

1.1 million unanswered HMRC calls as MTD panic set...

Self-employed workers are flooding the internet for Making Tax Digital (MTD) guidance as HMRC helplines fall short, leaving many scrambling for answer...

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New guidance warns against ‘nil’ MTD submissions
Accounting Standards

New guidance warns against ‘nil’ MTD submissions

9m Accountancy Age

New guidance warns against ‘nil’ MTD submissions

PCRT bodies clarify standards ahead of 2026 mandate, urging tax professionals to uphold accuracy in quarterly updates. Read More...

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MTD is here to stay: QuickBooks on what accountants must do next
AI in Accounting

MTD is here to stay: QuickBooks on what accountants must do next

9m Accountancy Age

MTD is here to stay: QuickBooks on what accountant...

At Accountex London 2025, Accountancy Age sat down with Nick Williams, International Product Director at QuickBooks, to discuss their latest innovatio...

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HMRC hit by £47m phishing fraud, MPs question digital defences
Cybersecurity

HMRC hit by £47m phishing fraud, MPs question digital defences

10m Accountancy Age

HMRC hit by £47m phishing fraud, MPs question digi...

HMRC has lost £47m to a sophisticated phishing fraud that saw organised criminals exploit stolen personal data to create or hijack around 100,000 PAYE...

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Accountex 2025 Day Two: New mandates and real momentum
2025 Predictions

Accountex 2025 Day Two: New mandates and real momentum

10m Accountancy Age

Accountex 2025 Day Two: New mandates and real mome...

By day two at Accountex 2025, the conversation had sharpened. What once passed as deadlines, compliance demands, and rising client expectations now we...

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MTD for Income Tax: ready or not?
Making Tax Digital

MTD for Income Tax: ready or not?

12m Marina Mouka

MTD for Income Tax: ready or not?

The timeline is fixed. By April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will be mandatory for many sole traders and landlords. But judging by the tone...

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ICAEW marks 10 years of MTD with fresh concerns
HMRC

ICAEW marks 10 years of MTD with fresh concerns

1y Accountancy Age

ICAEW marks 10 years of MTD with fresh concerns

ICAEW warns that 10 years after its launch, MTD still brings high costs and complexity, urging taxpayers to prepare for the 2026 rollout. Read More...

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5 ways your practice can prepare for MTD
MTD

5 ways your practice can prepare for MTD

1y Wolters Kluwer

5 ways your practice can prepare for MTD

While the upcoming MTD for Income Tax (MTDfIT) mandation (currently scheduled for April 2026) may be a worry, there’s plenty of time to get your clien...

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Budget Focus: MTD ITSA expands to sold traders and landlords
Budget 2024

Budget Focus: MTD ITSA expands to sold traders and landlords

1y Accountancy Age

Budget Focus: MTD ITSA expands to sold traders and...

In the latest Autumn Budget, the UK government doubled down on its commitment to digitalising tax processes, announcing that Making Tax Digital for In...

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Preparing for the Digital Tax Revolution: Embracing cloud accounting
Cloud

Preparing for the Digital Tax Revolution: Embracing cloud accounting

1y John Southwell

Preparing for the Digital Tax Revolution: Embracin...

John Southwell, accounts advisory partner at national accountancy and advisory group Dains, talks about how delays in the roll out of Making Tax Digit...

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MTD is so much more than mere compliance
MTD

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

2y Rachael King

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

Discover how financial management software empowers accountants to elevate their advisory role, driving strategic business growth and operational exce...

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