Can You Do MTD Through the HMRC App?
The HMRC app lets you check your tax, view your National Insurance record, and manage various tax affairs. But can you use it for MTD?
The Short Answer: No
The HMRC app does not support MTD quarterly update submissions. MTD requires you to use third-party compatible software that connects to HMRC's API. You cannot submit your quarterly updates or final declaration through the HMRC app or website.
What the HMRC App Can Do
You can still use the HMRC app to:
- View your tax estimate and what you owe
- Check your submission history
- Manage your tax code
- View your National Insurance record
- Make tax payments
What You Need Instead
You need MTD-compatible software such as Accounted. The software maintains your digital records, prepares your quarterly updates, and submits them to HMRC through their API.
Think of it this way: the HMRC app is for viewing your tax information, while MTD software is for managing and submitting it.
Why HMRC Does Not Handle MTD Directly
MTD is designed around the principle that taxpayers use commercial software for record keeping and submission. This approach ensures that records are maintained properly throughout the year, not just entered at submission time.
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Our tax specialists have decades of combined experience in UK sole trader and small business taxation, MTD compliance, and HMRC submissions. All content is reviewed against current HMRC guidance before publication and updated quarterly to reflect legislative changes.
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