Hart Council - Making Tax Digital

What we will cover:

  • An introduction to Making Tax Digital: Rationale and criteria, key principles, timelines, and legislation
  • MTD for VAT: scope, digital record-keeping, and submission requirements
  • MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA): relevance for housing providers and landlords
  • Approved software and digital tools for MTD compliance
  • Understanding the options including agency arrangements
  • Practical steps for implementation within housing organisations
  • Common challenges and solutions in transitioning to digital tax reporting
  • Practical guide and tool box of how to prepare for MTD
  • Understanding the use and limitations of spreadsheet data such as excel
  • FAQs such as reporting for jointly owned properties, fluctuating inome and exempt streams of income and revenue
  • The criteria and circumstances where businesses and income is exempt.
  • A deeper dive into approved software recommended by the HMRC.
Who's it for?Landlords
CPD Points Awarded2 standard
eClassroom
Friday 19th September 2025
09:30 - 13:30
Pricing
members: £0
non members: £0

Course Objectives

  • Equip housing professionals with a clear understanding of MTD legislation and its application in the housing sector
  • Enable participants to implement compliant digital systems for VAT and income tax reporting
  • Help property professionals manage the transition to MTD efficiently and reduce compliance risks
  • To provide a practical guide for landlords to navigate the process of being ready for MTD and being confident in navigating the available options.
  • To enable landlords to choose the correct pathway and software for their business
  • To introduce and familarise landlords with software options and those recommended by HMRC