Making Tax Digital • VAT
MTD Accountant in Haywards Heath for VAT
Making Tax Digital for VAT requires digital records, submissions through compatible software and digital links between systems. Digivolve makes it simple, compliant and easy to run every quarter.
- Digital records: kept in compatible software
- Digital links: no copy and paste between systems
- Quarterly returns: prepared, reconciled and filed
- Local: Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lindfield, Cuckfield
What MTD for VAT requires
Many businesses believe they are compliant because they file VAT online. Compliance is also about how your VAT records are kept and moved between systems. We review your current process and confirm what needs changing.
Digital VAT records
Sales, purchases and VAT kept digitally in MTD-compatible software.
Compatible software
VAT returns submitted to HMRC through MTD-compatible software or bridging software.
Digital links
Where data moves between spreadsheets and software, the transfer must be digital, not retyped or copied and pasted.
A reliable routine
Records kept clean through the quarter so each return reconciles and goes in on time.
Common MTD VAT problems we fix
Broken digital links
Copy and paste between spreadsheets and software that breaks MTD rules.
Incorrect VAT coding
Especially mixed supplies and tricky purchase types.
Software set up wrongly
Bank feeds, VAT settings and apps not configured properly.
Returns that do not reconcile
VAT returns that do not tie back to the underlying records, or are rushed because of a bookkeeping backlog.
How Digivolve supports MTD for VAT
Software choice
We help you choose MTD-compatible software or confirm your current setup is compliant.
Clean VAT process
We implement a clean process, including digital links where required.
Bookkeeping tidy-up
We fix historic bookkeeping issues before they become recurring problems.
Quarterly routine
A simple quarterly routine so VAT becomes predictable. Read about VAT penalties and interest.
Related: Making Tax Digital accountants and MTD for Income Tax for sole traders and landlords.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to use new software for MTD VAT?
- Not always. You need MTD-compatible submission software and a compliant process. We can review your setup and advise the simplest compliant route.
- Can I keep using spreadsheets for VAT?
- Sometimes, but your process must be compliant and may need bridging software and digital links. We confirm what is acceptable for your circumstances.
- What happens if my VAT process is not compliant?
- It can create risk, extra work, errors and potential penalties. The best approach is to fix the process now and keep it clean going forward.
Official guidance
Speak to an MTD accountant in Haywards Heath
If you want certainty that your VAT process is compliant and efficient, book a consultation. We will review what you are doing now and give you a clear plan.