No upgrade fees and no updates to install
Xero is proud to be recognised by HMRC as software that will be compatible with MTD for VAT. Additional functionality will be available to customers at no extra cost and with no need to install any updates.
Making Tax Digital
RESOURCE CENTRE | ACCOUNTANTS & BOOKKEEPERS
Making Tax Digital for VAT starts in April 2019. This section is packed with guides, toolkits, news updates and success stories to help you and your clients prepare.
Xero is MTD-ready (before you need to be)
We’re live with our Making Tax Digital for VAT solution, so you can start migrating clients ahead of the 1 April mandation date.
Read moreNews and resources
Get the latest updates and tips to help you and your clients prepare for Making Tax Digital.
Xero is MTD-ready now
Xero’s MTD for VAT solution is live – ahead of the 1 April mandation date.
Bridging software for MTD
Xero is adding a bridging solution to our suite of MTD-ready products
MTD for VAT in five steps
Check out the five step guide to helping your clients get ready for MTD for VAT.
MTD training with Xero
Get up to speed on MTD and earn the new MTD Ready badge, giving your clients peace of mind.
Moving clients to MTD compatible software?
Easily convert data to Xero from select Sage and Quickbooks desktop and online products. It's on us.
What’s in it for accountants and bookkeepers?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) will transform HMRC into one of the world’s most advanced and efficient tax administrations. As an accountant or bookkeeper, you can grow your business by ensuring your practice is MTD ready and preparing your clients. Other benefits include:
Reducing errors in client VAT returns by keeping accurate digital records
Helping your existing clients to meet their new MTD for VAT obligations
Providing a more proactive service with access to live client data
Click here to find out more about promoting your MTD readiness in the advisory directory.
Your no. 1 destination for MTD-compatible software
Xero is Britain’s leading online accounting software, and more than 1.5 million subscribers around the world use Xero to save time and get paid faster. With Xero, data is securely stored in the cloud. Clients also benefit from the ability to:
Manage accounts from anywhere, on any device
Invoice customers on the go, then pay bills and staff with ease
Rely on fast feeds directly from the UK’s leading banks and fintechs
Manage accounts using 700+ connected apps
Add unlimited users for free with no hidden fees
Delivering a beautiful experience with HMRC
We’re collaborating with HMRC to enhance our existing VAT experience, participating in HMRC’s beta programme with customers to test the new technology. Using our software, hundreds of Xero partners have already successfully sent VAT submissions for their clients using Xero's software.
Find out what it means for your clients
Making Tax Digital will change the way your clients work. Discover resources curated for them.
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