It’s really happening!
It’s 9 years since I gave my first talk to accountants and bookkeepers on what they need to do MTD. After numerous postponements MTD is finally going live for sole traders and landlords in just 2 months time.
From 1 April 2026, you will be required to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD). This change arrives at the same time as the submission window for your 2025/26 tax return, which means a heavier workload for you and for us. Preparing early will make a huge difference.
To help you stay ahead, we recommend moving to Xero (plans start from £7 per month excluding VAT). Not only will this keep you compliant with MTD, but it also offers a range of features that can streamline and strengthen your day‑to‑day business operations.
Here at Minerva Accountants we have THREE ways that we can help to ease you into this new regime
1. Xero set up service for clients
– you purchase the subscription directly from Xero so you are in control
– we set up your chart of accounts
– we may be able to add prior year figures for comparison
– you connect Xero to your bank (to upload statements)
– we will provide initial training through online videos
– Xero set up is free for all clients provided that it is scheduled during 2026
2. We understand that you/XXX will handle your bookkeeping and submit your quarterly MTD returns. If you would like us to carry out the bookkeeping and quarterly submissions than please contact us for a quote. Allowing us to do the bookkeeping will give you peace of mind throughout the year.
If you are doing your own bookkeeping then we recommend that you join our Bookkeeping Advantage Club
– monthly bookkeeping Q&A group (and Xero support) with one of our team
– monthly bookkeeping healthcheck
– bookkeeping leaderboard (for those who wish to join in)
– cost £240pa (including VAT) payable monthly
3. To walk you through what MTD involves, what you’ll need to do, and how to get set up smoothly, we’re hosting an online webinar at 6pm on Wednesday 4 March.
- Free for all our valued clients
- £120 (incl. VAT) for any other business owners you’d like to invite
This session will give you a clear, practical understanding of the new requirements and the steps you can take now to be fully prepared.
We’d love to see you there so you can move into MTD with confidence.
➡️ Sign up here.