{"id":3106,"date":"2019-04-08T08:59:09","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T07:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/?p=3106"},"modified":"2019-04-08T11:50:10","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T10:50:10","slug":"digital-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/blog\/digital-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare Your Business For The Digital Tax Turnover"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"blog-left-nav\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<h1 id=\"sidebar-search-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Digital Tax<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"blog-single-index\" class=\"left-content content-width-7-9 full-width-767\">\n<div id=\"blog-index-single\" class=\"full-width main-blog-article margin-50\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"hero-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"hero-content\">\n<div id=\"hero-text\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For the VAT period commencing 2019, the way that many businesses record tax has changed. These changes will be applicable for all businesses whose taxable VAT turnover exceeds the registration threshold, which currently stands at \u00a385,000. For those with a turnover below this amount, you have the option of digital tax by voluntarily signing up to Making Tax Digital (MTD)-compatible software.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3138 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/VAT-turnover-limit.jpg\" alt=\"Tax going digital\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/VAT-turnover-limit.jpg 600w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/VAT-turnover-limit-260x87.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) believes that this new digital tax software will help make fundamental changes to the way self-employed individuals and businesses record their tax, making the overall experience more efficient and easier to get\u00a0right first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>What you need to do<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">If you are either required to take your tax digital or have volunteered to sign up to MTD, here are a few things you can do to prepare in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Join the pilot<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The MTD pilot has been available since April 2018 and is open to businesses and their agents to trial to get used to how it works.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Find compatible software<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Your MTD-compatible software will need to let you submit digital tax returns as well as keep a record of sales and purchases. You can find out which software is compatible\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-vat\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Prepare your existing software<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For those with existing tax-record software, this needs to be compatible with MTD. It\u2019s important to speak to your software provider now to find out when it will be updated for MTD.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Using spreadsheets<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">If you use spreadsheets to keep your business records, you will need MTD-compatible software in place to send and receive the tax information. You may require bridging software to make your spreadsheets compatible, so be sure to check this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Tax going digital<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Businesses do not have to keep all their tax information in one place or under the same software if the information can link digitally to HMRC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Don\u2019t panic, though; the Government are focused on helping businesses transition in this period which means you will have some breathing space when it comes to creating these links. All businesses have until <strong>31 March 2020<\/strong> to ensure these digital links are present, and before that they will be able to cut and paste the information to transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3134 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Panic.jpg\" alt=\"Digital tax\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Panic.jpg 600w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Panic-260x87.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">There are exceptions to this rule and it\u2019s advised you check with your agency or providers first. To find out more about MTD, what you need to do or whether you should sign up for it, click\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/making-tax-digital-how-vat-businesses-and-other-vat-entities-can-get-ready\/making-tax-digital-how-vat-businesses-and-other-vat-entities-can-get-ready\">here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For those of you looking to review your existing insurance considering recent internal or external changes, or if you\u2019re looking for a new policy altogether, get in touch with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/commercial-insurance\/\"><strong>NC Insurance<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on <strong><a href=\"tel:01914821219\">0191 482 1219<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0We can help get your business covered for a wide range of risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Why not check out one of our other blog posts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/10\/18\/find-your-niche\/\">Finding your niche: The key to small business enterprise<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/04\/25\/buying-vs-leasing-equipment-which-is-right-for-your-business\/\">Buying vs. leasing equipment: Which is right for your business?<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"124\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NCinsurance.Brokers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/09\/facebook.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_ncinsurance?lang=en-gb\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2154 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/09\/twitter.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ncinsurance\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/09\/LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"108\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital Tax For the VAT period commencing 2019, the way that many businesses record tax has changed. 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