Get ready for Making Tax Digital with clear support and the right systems
Making Tax Digital is changing how businesses and individuals keep records and submit tax information. Merranti helps you move to compliant digital processes without making the change more complicated than it needs to be.
Making Tax Digital is about more than filing a return online
The rules focus on digital record keeping and using compatible software to submit information to HMRC.
For many businesses, this means reviewing the way bookkeeping is handled, how information is captured and whether the current system creates a clear digital trail. It is not only about meeting a deadline; it is about building a reliable process.
Merranti can help you understand the requirements, choose a practical route forward and avoid last-minute changes that disrupt the business.
Support for setup, software and ongoing compliance
Whether you are already using cloud software or still relying on manual spreadsheets, we can help you move to a more robust digital system.
Common Making Tax Digital priorities
The right support usually combines compliant software, better bookkeeping discipline and a clearer understanding of HMRC requirements.
Software setup and training
Moving to digital accounting is easier when the software has been set up correctly from the start. Merranti can help with configuration, process design and practical guidance for the people using it.
Deadlines and ongoing submissions
Many businesses want reassurance that records are being kept properly and that the necessary filings will be made on time. That ongoing oversight is a core part of the support we provide.
Build a system that can cope with both current and future rules
A good digital record-keeping process should do more than meet today’s VAT requirements.
It should also put the business in a stronger position for future Making Tax Digital developments, including rules affecting self-employed individuals and landlords. Planning ahead can reduce rework and minimise disruption later.
Our approach is to create something practical, proportionate and easy to maintain, rather than a process that feels complicated or burdensome.
VAT compliance
Many businesses first encounter Making Tax Digital through VAT. We can help you keep compliant records, use suitable software and submit VAT returns through the correct digital route.
Clear processes
Digital compliance works best when the underlying bookkeeping is clear. By improving everyday processes, the reporting becomes more reliable and less stressful.
Making Tax Digital questions
Some of the issues clients commonly raise when reviewing their digital tax processes.
What is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital is a government programme that requires certain taxpayers to keep digital records and use compatible software to send information to HMRC.
Does Making Tax Digital apply to VAT?
Yes. Many VAT-registered businesses must comply with MTD for VAT by keeping digital records and submitting their returns through compatible software.
Will Making Tax Digital affect sole traders and landlords?
The programme is expanding. If you are self-employed or receive income from property, it is sensible to review your systems early so you are better prepared for future requirements.
Can Merranti help us move from spreadsheets or manual records?
Yes. We can help review the current setup, recommend a more suitable digital process and support implementation so the transition feels manageable.
Do I need special software for MTD?
You need software that is compatible with the relevant MTD requirements. We can help you understand the options and choose something practical for your circumstances.
Talk to Merranti about Making Tax Digital
If you need help with digital record keeping, VAT compliance, software selection or preparation for future MTD changes, we can help you put the right structure in place.