Extension of Making Tax Digital for VAT
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is currently only compulsory for VAT-registered businesses whose turnover for VAT is above the VAT registration limit of £85,000. However, this is set to change from April 2022.
Extension to all VAT-registered businesses
Currently, if you are registered for VAT, but your turnover for VAT purposes is less than the VAT registration threshold of £85,000, you can join MTD for VAT voluntarily.
From 1 April 2022 onwards, MTD for VAT will become compulsory for all VAT-registered businesses, regardless of their turnover. If you are registered for VAT, your turnover is below the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 and you have not joined MTD for VAT voluntarily, MTD for VAT will apply to you from the start of your first VAT accounting period which begins on or after 1 April 2022.
Getting ready
If you will fall within the scope of MTD for VAT on or after April 2022, you will need to plan ahead. Under MTD for VAT, you must maintain digital VAT records and file your VAT returns using MTD-compatible software. HMRC publish details of compatible software packages which can be used.
You will also need to sign up for MTD for VAT.
We can help
We can help you get ready for the Extension of Making Tax Digital for VAT, why not get in touch with us: Pi Accountancy | Expert Business Advice | Gloucester & Swindon (pi-accountancy.co.uk)