Making Tax Digital records, ready to export
Keep digital invoices and expenses in one place, then export them for your accountant. InvoiceAdept does not submit VAT or MTD ITSA returns to HMRC from the app.
What is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital is HMRC's programme to move the UK tax system online. Instead of filing a single annual return, businesses and sole traders keep digital records throughout the year and submit updates quarterly.
MTD for VAT is already mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses. MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) starts April 2026 for sole traders and landlords earning above £50,000.
MTD for VAT
Mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses. Keep digital records; submit the return through HMRC or compatible software. InvoiceAdept exports the totals.
MTD ITSA — income over £50,000
Sole traders and landlords with income above £50,000 must use MTD software and submit quarterly updates.
MTD ITSA — income over £30,000
The threshold drops to £30,000, bringing more sole traders and landlords into the MTD regime.
Don't wait until the deadline
HMRC penalties apply for non-compliance. Setting up now means your records are already digital when the deadline hits.
Digital records, kept automatically
Every invoice you create in InvoiceAdept is a digital record. No spreadsheets, no paper — HMRC-compliant by default.
- Invoice dates, amounts, and VAT recorded automatically
- Customer details stored in HMRC-approved digital format
- Expense tracking with receipt photo capture
- Real-time VAT liability visible on your dashboard
- Export your records anytime for your accountant
Export VAT totals for your return
No claim of one-click HMRC filing. InvoiceAdept calculates VAT on your invoices and lets you export the figures for your accountant or bridging software.
- VAT calculated automatically from your invoices
- Standard rate, reduced rate, zero-rated, and reverse charge supported
- Export totals for your accountant — InvoiceAdept does not submit to HMRC
- Digital records of invoice dates, amounts, and VAT
- Reminders in the app so you do not miss your own filing deadline
Built for tradespeople, not accountants
No jargon, no complexity. InvoiceAdept speaks your language — plain English, clean interface, designed for people on site.
- Designed for plumbers, electricians, builders, and more
- CIS deductions handled automatically for subcontractors
- Mobile app — create invoices on site, even offline
- Labour and materials as separate invoice line items
- WhatsApp delivery — send invoices the way your customers prefer
Frequently asked questions
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC's programme to modernise the UK tax system. It requires businesses and individuals to keep digital tax records and submit returns using HMRC-compatible software rather than manually through the HMRC website.
MTD for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) launches in phases: April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000, and April 2027 for those with income over £30,000. MTD for VAT is already mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses.
No. InvoiceAdept keeps digital records in a format you can export for your accountant. It is not listed here as HMRC-recognised MTD software, and it does not submit VAT or MTD ITSA returns through an HMRC API.
If your self-employment or rental income exceeds the MTD ITSA threshold (£50,000 from April 2026 or £30,000 from April 2027), you will be required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates using compatible software. InvoiceAdept keeps the records and exports; you still file through HMRC or your accountant's software.
No. InvoiceAdept calculates VAT on your invoices and lets you export the totals. You (or your accountant) still submit the VAT return through HMRC or compatible bridging software.
HMRC requires you to keep digital records of all your business income and expenses — including invoice dates, customer details, amounts, and VAT. InvoiceAdept captures all of this automatically when you create invoices and log expenses.
Yes. Our free plan lets you send up to 5 invoices per month with MTD-compliant digital record keeping. It is a great way to try InvoiceAdept before committing to a paid plan.
Yes. Every new account gets a 14-day free trial of Pro features, including unlimited invoices and automatic reminders. No credit card required to start. VAT and MTD return filing to HMRC is not included.
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