MTD IT Articles and practical tax guidance

Missed the 7 August MTD deadline? You are not alone and not in trouble. HMRC's soft landing means no penalty points for missing quarterly updates in 2026/27, but you still have obligations to clear before you can file your January 2028 tax return.

• AbraTax Team

We’ve discovered some software vendors selling tax filing software license their products using concurrent users as part of their pricing calculation. Beware of the pitfalls.

• AbraTax Team

Thinking about leaving Xero for MTD for Income Tax? As a sole trader or landlord, you're likely paying for features you don't need. MTD only needs digital records and HMRC-recognised software. Here's how to export from Xero and switch to AbraTax.

• AbraTax Team

Thinking about leaving FreeAgent for MTD for Income Tax? As a sole trader or landlord, it's likely more software than you need. MTD only needs digital records and HMRC-recognised software. Here's how to export from FreeAgent and switch to AbraTax.

• AbraTax Team

Thinking about leaving QuickBooks for MTD for Income Tax? As a sole trader or landlord, you're likely paying for more than MTD needs, no bank feeds or payroll. Here's how to export from QuickBooks and switch to AbraTax.

• AbraTax Team

MTD Income Tax is live, and the same question keeps coming up: Cumulative reporting, the fifth submission, and whether spreadsheets are still allowed. This guide answers them all in plain English, step by step.

• AbraTax Team

Spreadsheets are going away or so software companies want you to believe. HMRC has not banned spreadsheets. If you already use Excel or Google Sheets, you just need bridging software to connect your records to HMRC.

• AbraTax Team

Compare the best MTD bridging software for Income Tax, including Excel-friendly tools for sole traders, landlords and agents preparing for Making Tax Digital.

• AbraTax Team

Stay ahead of MTD penalties with our expert insights! Learn how to avoid fines in 2025 and ensure your compliance with ease.

• AbraTax Team