HMRC MTD ITSA event
HMRC is hosting a Making Tax Digital income tax self assessment (MTD ITSA) event in London (HMRC, 1 Ruskin Square, Croydon, CR0 2WF) on Thursday, 5 December 2024.
HMRC says that the event is for agents and software developers who have clients who will need to use MTD ITSA. At the event they will find out more about the testing phase, have access to hands-on support to sign up to testing, and be able to ask HMRC questions.
Anyone interested in attending should email mailboxmakingtaxdigital@hmrc.gov.uk no later than 29 November 2024 to secure their space. By emailing HMRC, the person is agreeing to be contacted by HMRC before, during and after the event.
Visit ICAEW’s MTD hub to learn more about MTD ITSA.
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