Making Tax Digital
Digital records, filed straight to HMRC.
Every transaction is captured digitally, linked through to your VAT return, and filed to HMRC under Making Tax Digital. No bridging software needed.
HMRC-recognised software for MTD VAT
In short
AccountsOS is MTD-compliant by design: every transaction is captured digitally with original document attached, digital links flow through to the VAT return, and AccountsOS submits the 9-box VAT return directly to HMRC under MTD. MTD for ITSA (Income Tax Self Assessment) coverage is on the roadmap as the regime rolls out from April 2026.
Everything it does
Digital records
- Every transaction captured digitally
- Original receipt / invoice / statement attached
- HMRC-compliant 6+ year retention
- Audit trail per record
Digital links
- No copy-paste between systems
- Source data → calculations → submission, all linked
- Spreadsheet links audited if you bridge
Submissions
- VAT 9-box calculation live
- Direct VAT submission to HMRC under MTD
- MTD ITSA roadmap for April 2026 onwards
Capabilities at a glance
MTD-compliant by design
Digital record keeping for every transaction
Digital links from source through to VAT return
VAT 9-box live calculation
Direct MTD submission, live
MTD ITSA on roadmap
Original document evidence stored 6+ years
How It Works
Capture digitally
Bank import, OCR'd receipts, captured invoices: all stored digitally with originals.
VAT calculated live
9-box updates with every transaction.
Submit to HMRC
Submit your VAT return directly to HMRC under MTD.
Records retained
6+ years HMRC-compliant retention.
Real-world Use Cases
Quarterly VAT submission
9-box already done. Lock the period and submit your VAT return directly to HMRC under MTD.
HMRC enquiry
Every transaction has its source document attached, fully digital, easy to evidence.
Switching from spreadsheets
Migrating from a VAT spreadsheet to MTD-compliant digital records: we make this painless.
Why founders pick this over the spreadsheet
Compliant by default: no separate MTD setup
Digital records mean HMRC enquiries are quick to answer
Direct submission means no portal back-and-forth
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AccountsOS MTD-compatible?
Yes. Built MTD-first. Every transaction is captured digitally with original document evidence; digital links flow source→calculation→submission; VAT 9-box live.
Can I submit VAT directly to HMRC from AccountsOS?
Yes. AccountsOS submits your VAT return directly to HMRC under MTD. You review the 9-box, file it, and the HMRC receipt is stored against the period.
What about MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment?
MTD ITSA rolls out from April 2026 for self-employed and landlords with income over £50k. We're building coverage to be ready ahead of the deadline.
Do I need separate bridging software?
No: AccountsOS provides the entire digital record + digital link + submission chain. No bridging needed.
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Your VAT return builds itself with every transaction. File when you're ready.
Financial Reports
Profit, cash and what your company is worth, live. Proper statements underneath: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow.
Companies House Integration
Enter your company number once. We sync everything daily.
Corporation Tax
See your tax bill in real time, so it's never a surprise. Filing-ready numbers when you need them.
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