MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

1y Sam Alberti

MTD: The story so far

The UK's plan to digitalise the tax system is well underway Read More...

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Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral
HMRC

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral

1y Sam Alberti

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as co...

The regime's total cost is now thought to be five times the original forecast Read More...

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Dext CEO: Accountants can ‘get ahead of the game’ with MTD ITSA delay
Making Tax Digital

Dext CEO: Accountants can ‘get ahead of the game’ with MTD ITSA delay

2y Sam Alberti

Dext CEO: Accountants can ‘get ahead of the game’ ...

While disappointing, the fresh postponement will allow accountants and bookkeepers to familiarise themselves with what’s to come, according to Sabby G...

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MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking
MTD

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking

2y Institute of Financial Account...

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be aski...

Practitioners must communicate to clients ahead of the MTD ITSA conversion deadline to ensure as smooth a path as possible, urges John Edwards, CEO of...

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IT literacy a “prerequisite” for accountants
People In Business

IT literacy a “prerequisite” for accountants

2y Sonia Sharma

IT literacy a “prerequisite” for accountants

A basic level of IT literacy combined with investment in training and personal development is essential for staff and new hires at accountancy firms t...

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Non-compliance risk for “laggards” as MTD for VAT lands
MTD

Non-compliance risk for “laggards” as MTD for VAT lands

3y Sam Alberti

Non-compliance risk for “laggards” as MTD for VAT ...

Scepticism among the smallest businesses poses a key challenge for advisers Read More...

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MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs
MTD

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs

3y Sam Alberti

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather t...

Research has shown a widespread scepticism among small businesses in the UK Read More...

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One million businesses re-brace for MTD for VAT – 1 April 2021
Making Tax Digital

One million businesses re-brace for MTD for VAT – 1 April 2021

4y Richard Asquith

One million businesses re-brace for MTD for VAT – ...

By Richard Asquith, VP global indirect tax at Avalara Read More...

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Myths and misinformation around MTD Phase 2
Making Tax Digital

Myths and misinformation around MTD Phase 2

5y Matt Lewis

Myths and misinformation around MTD Phase 2

There is still a great deal of confusion over the MTD for VAT process, particularly when it comes to phase 2 – the mandation of digital links. This is...

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3,800 businesses miss VAT deadlines due to MTD struggles
Making Tax Digital

3,800 businesses miss VAT deadlines due to MTD struggles

5y Chris Jewers

3,800 businesses miss VAT deadlines due to MTD str...

National accountancy group UHY Hacker Young have said that 3,860 businesses have missed the deadline, and almost 600,000 businesses out of 1.2 million...

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MTD: Are your clients ready? Here's a three-step guide
Making Tax Digital

MTD: Are your clients ready? Here's a three-step guide

5y Ed Molyneux

MTD: Are your clients ready? Here's a three-step g...

Ed Molyneux, CEO and co-founder of FreeAgent shares his three step guide to ensuring your clients are ready for Making Tax Digital. Read More...

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Small businesses more likely to overpay taxes than be fined
MTD

Small businesses more likely to overpay taxes than be fined

5y Chris Jewers

Small businesses more likely to overpay taxes than...

Research commissioned by QuickBooks has found a lack of confidence among business owners when it comes of filing their VAT, with just 1-in-4 (27%) say...

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MTD: just 12% of decision makers feel 'very prepared'
Making Tax Digital

MTD: just 12% of decision makers feel 'very prepared'

5y Chris Jewers

MTD: just 12% of decision makers feel 'very prepar...

A YouGov poll has shown that businesses do not feel prepared for the change Making Tax Digital brings, with 57% saying they felt ‘unprepared’ and only...

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Is this all we can aspire to as a profession?
Accounting Firms

Is this all we can aspire to as a profession?

5y James Poyser

Is this all we can aspire to as a profession?

Is an NPS of 20 all we can aspire to as a sector? It’s time to rethink how technology and skill works together says James Poyser, CEO of inniAccounts ...

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MTD – How was it for you?
MTD

MTD – How was it for you?

6y Richard Asquith

MTD – How was it for you?

In his June column, Avalara's Richard Asquith takes a look at how Making Tax Digital has gone so far, as we approach July and the first real deadline ...

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“Businesses are better with an accountant”
Accounting Software

“Businesses are better with an accountant”

6y Beth McLoughlin

“Businesses are better with an accountant”

Xero’s director of partner and product Damon Anderson says there is still a place for compliance in the digital world Read More...

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MTD is here – Now what?
MTD

MTD is here – Now what?

6y Idris Nagri

MTD is here – Now what?

MTD is now live. What are the next steps for your practice ahead of the first VAT return submissions? Read More...

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Accountex … the time is right
Technology

Accountex … the time is right

6y Beth McLoughlin

Accountex … the time is right

Find out what to expect at this year's Accountex - and how you can register for free to attend the event and meet 220 exhibitors Read More...

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MTD penalties - soft landings, light touches and hard lines
MTD

MTD penalties - soft landings, light touches and hard lines

6y Emma Rawson

MTD penalties - soft landings, light touches and h...

ATT's technical officer Emma Rawson explains what exactly HMRC's light touch and soft landing for MTD will mean in practice for those who do not manag...

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Make time for Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital

Make time for Making Tax Digital

6y Andrew Pritchard

Make time for Making Tax Digital

It's a good idea to prepare not; next year you might face challenges with the rush to meet the 2020 deadline Read More...

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Friction between HMRC and the taxpayer as the number of tribunal disputes continues to rise
HMRC

Friction between HMRC and the taxpayer as the number of tribunal disputes c...

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Friction between HMRC and the taxpayer as the numb...

Price Bailey has cited the adoption of software as enabling HMRC to more aggressively obtain results Read More...

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Tech series: 'MTD has been an absolute breeze for us'
Practice

Tech series: 'MTD has been an absolute breeze for us'

6y Beth McLoughlin

Tech series: 'MTD has been an absolute breeze for ...

In the latest of our interview series with tech CEOs, James Poyser of inniAccounts reveals how his digital-first practice is set to take advantage of ...

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Making Tax Digital: Every cloud has a silver lining
Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital: Every cloud has a silver lining

6y Harris Lacey & Swain

Making Tax Digital: Every cloud has a silver linin...

A recent report states 11 percent of businesses still don't know what MTD is Read More...

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MTD for VAT: Nine steps to ensure preparation success
MTD

MTD for VAT: Nine steps to ensure preparation success

6y Tax Systems

MTD for VAT: Nine steps to ensure preparation succ...

The moment has arrived: as of 1 April, the majority of companies that are VAT registered must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD), the new system whe...

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What do contractors need to know about Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital

What do contractors need to know about Making Tax Digital?

6y Richard Hepburn

What do contractors need to know about Making Tax ...

Despite the imminence of this initiative, many contractors are still unsure of what MTD will mean for them and their business, or what they must do to...

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Everything you need to know about our Making Tax Digital event
Making Tax Digital

Everything you need to know about our Making Tax Digital event

6y Accountancy Age

Everything you need to know about our Making Tax D...

HMRC, Smith and Williamson, CIOT, FreeAgent, the AAT, Grant Thornton, ICAS, and QuickBooks all spoke at our kick-off roadshow event in Bristol last we...

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Making Tax Digital: Moving your clients to the cloud
Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital: Moving your clients to the cloud

6y Sage | Sponsored

Making Tax Digital: Moving your clients to the clo...

Coaxing your clients towards digital bookkeeping is all about highlighting the efficiency benefits for their business Read More...

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