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
From April 2019, businesses above the VAT threshold of £85k will need to file VAT returns online using HMRC compatible software. This resource centre is packed with information and support to help you understand the impact on your practice and clients and what to do next.
What’s in it for advisors?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) will transform HMRC into one of the world’s most advanced and efficient tax administrations. As an agent, you can grow your business by ensuring your practice is MTD ready and letting your clients know. Other benefits for accountants and bookkeepers 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.
Join Xero’s Making Tax Digital for VAT beta
Xero has been participating in HMRC’s MTD for VAT pilot since July, supporting accountants and their clients to successfully submit live VAT Returns using the beta version of Xero’s MTD functionality. Get set up with Xero's beta now so you and your clients are ready for April 2019.
Get set upYour 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
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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.
The MTD for VAT beta is open to Xero accounting and bookkeeping partners who manage VAT submission for their clients. If you’re not yet a Xero partner, you can find out more about the partner programme here.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) update with HMRC
Hear from HMRC in our recent joint webinar to understand the impact of the VAT Notice (700/22), common questions on Making Tax Digital, how to set up your agent services account and what’s on their roadmap.
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To help you make sense of it all, we’ve curated a collection of the latest news and handy guides with the essential information on Making Tax Digital and online financial management.
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.
MTD Communication Toolkit
Get your practice and clients ready for MTD with our communication toolkit.
Q&A: Accountants on the Xero MTD solution
Hear from the accountants who have tested the Xero Making Tax Digital solution.
Xero named MTD supplier by HMRC
After successful trials, Xero has been listed as a software supplier for Making Tax Digital.
Get your team in shape for MTD
Learn how a few simple steps can help you make the most of the MTD opportunity.
MTD: Your questions answered
We’re here to make sure you’re kept fully up to speed with what we’re up to at Xero.
Why operating online is the future
Find out why leading accountants are taking their practices online to thrive.
Online accountants get great clients
Learn why online accountants are attracting great clients and see how you can join them.
Find out what it means for your clients
Making Tax Digital will change the way many small businesses work, but what does it mean for your clients? Discover resources curated for clients in our small business resource centre.
Business resourcesXero helps practices to thrive
Digital software can help practices to grow, and there’s no better example than Xero – online accounting software that makes your processes more efficient and profitable.
Submit online VAT returns
Xero makes it easy to submit VAT returns online – with simple, accurate tracking.
Run your practice from one place
Xero HQ gives you the tools you need to get your processes humming, all in one place.
Solutions for clients of all sizes
Move your smallest clients off spreadsheets and onto Xero with Ledger and Cashbook.
Our recent research showed that Xero partners grow four times faster than the UK industry average – and your practice can benefit too. The first step to building a better practice is to join the Xero partner programme.
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