Key guidance

Use these key resources to help you decide the best MTD income tax software for your clients needs.

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HMRC guidance

Check which software works with MTD income tax and find out how to choose the best software for your clients needs.

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How to prepare

In this podcast we look at how to prepare for MTD income tax and mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind.

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Software helpsheet

ICAEW shares the latest information about the MTD software and how to use it.

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1 2 3 Sheets Ltd

123 Sheets is a leader in MTD software. 33% of all HMRC submissions for Q3 2024/25 quarterly submissions originated from our platform. This highlights our reputation for offering user-friendly software that allows prepared quarterly data to be submitted to HMRC in less than one minute upon arrival on our website.

RECORD KEEPING

Dext

Dext transforms bookkeeping with a comprehensive suite of tools for data capture, automation, health insights, and practice management. From automating the extraction of invoices and receipts to reconciling e-commerce sales and delivering advanced reporting, Dext empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and their clients.

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Record Keeping

Sage

Sage equips you with all the tools needed for efficient, collaborative, and profitable end-to-end workflows, tailored for every job and type of client. Digitise self-assessment, stay compliant, and simplify MTD with expert support from real people, available 24/7.

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RECORD KEEPING

Xero for MTD for income tax

Discover how Xero’s solution can support your practice and explore what MTD for income tax means for you and your clients.

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123 sheets

We offer Spreadsheet/Excel MTD bridging software for VAT and Income Tax.

Record Keeping

APARI

At APARI, we use AI and cutting-edge technology to simplify income tax self-assessment for individuals and businesses.

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Capium Limited — MTD for income tax

Description text: Prepare and refine your MTD practices with our digital software so you can remain compliant with the rules and serve your clients better than ever.

Record Keeping

Dext

Dext Solo is our record-keeping solution for MTD ITSA and beyond.

Bridging

Digita Personal Tax — Thomson Reuters

Explore our comprehensive suite of tax, accounting, and research solutions, designed to enhance productivity and navigate change.

Record Keeping

Freeagent

FreeAgent's MTD-compatible accounting software allows you to submit MTD VAT returns directly to HMRC.

Record Keeping

Hammock for landlords

Game-changing digital tools built specifically for landlord clients.

Record Keeping

Intuit QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks has been helping accountants, bookkeepers and their clients to prepare for Making Tax Digital since 2018.

Record Keeping

IRIS Elements Cashbook

IRIS Elements Cashbook is an easy-to-use bookkeeping tool for sole traders that includes our market-leading invoice payment solution, IRIS Pay.

Record Keeping

IRIS Kashflow

Submit VAT returns with confidence through our trusted, fully compliant, HMRC recognised KashFlow MTD software.

Record Keeping

Sage Accounting

Sage provides web based MTD software for record keeping.

Bridging

SE_reports

Free MTD for ITSA software.

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Self Assessment Direct

Free Making Tax Digital bridging system and cloud cashbooks for smaller businesses.

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TaxNav

TaxNav is your easy and pain free method of completing and submitting UK HMRC self-assessment income tax returns.

Record Keeping

Xero

Xero’s Making Tax Digital record keeping software works for both MTD and non-MTD VAT digital services.

Need to know

MTD: Explainer

ICAEW's Tax Faculty sets out the key things taxpayers and agents need to know about Making Tax Digital (MTD), including the timeline for the phased introduction of MTD for income tax (MTD IT, formerly MTD ITSA).

MTD Live 2025

28 April 2025 9:00 – 14:30 BST A one-day live expo at Chartered Accountants’ Hall. Get all the latest updates on MTD from the Tax Faculty, Meet the solution providers who can help you on your MTD journey. Free to attend

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Join the Tax Faculty for free to receive TAXline by email

Discover what Tax Faculty membership can mean for you. Along with its evidence programme, Faculty members can access exclusive content, including TAXline, TAXguides, webinars, representations and support schemes.

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