{"id":12267,"date":"2022-07-21T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=12267"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:28:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:28:34","slug":"hmrc-making-tax-digital-vat-letters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/hmrc-making-tax-digital-vat-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"What the HMRC Making Tax Digital for VAT emails and letters mean for your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/money-matters\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Money Matters<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat the HMRC Making Tax Digital for VAT emails and letters mean for your business\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-07-21T09:00:00+01:00\">21 July, 2022<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"What the HMRC Making Tax Digital for VAT emails and letters mean for your business\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/hmrc-making-tax-digital-vat-letters\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/staceymcintosh\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/11\/Stacey-McIntosh-350-1.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Stacey McIntosh<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you received an email or letter from HMRC about Making Tax Digital for VAT? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HMRC is sending a series of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT emails and letters to eligible VAT-registered businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is to let them know that the way VAT records are kept and VAT Returns are submitted has changed, and that they need to start following MTD for VAT now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your business hasn\u2019t received one yet, that\u2019s not to say it won\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this article to find out about the benefits of Making Tax Digital, what HMRC\u2019s communications mean for you, and what steps you should take next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why Making Tax Digital will benefit your business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#has\">Why has my business received an email or letter from HMRC?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What do the emails and letters (and Making Tax Digital) mean for me?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#happens\">What happens if I\u2019ve not received anything from HMRC?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#do\">What do the HMRC Making Tax Digital emails and letters say?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#key\">Key dates to be aware of<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#where\">Where you can get help preparing for MTD<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final\">Final thoughts on Making Tax Digital<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-7d156956-5d50-4831-b17a-2a8df0b4167b\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-7d156956-5d50-4831-b17a-2a8df0b4167b\"\n\t>Download your free (and easily printable) Making Tax Digital checklist and follow the steps to help you with your VAT Return processes<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why Making Tax Digital will benefit your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/making-tax-digital\/\">Making Tax Digital<\/a> is one of the most important changes to UK businesses ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does it help to reduce errors when it comes to dealing with business admin, it enhances productivity for your company too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending less time on admin so you can focus on your business is important \u2013 by moving to digital accounting, businesses can save an average of \u00a317,000\/27.6 days per year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/news\/press-releases\/2018\/04\/moving-to-digital-accounting-results-in-cost-savings\/\">according to research by Sage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Stay up to date with Making Tax Digital<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Want to get the latest tips to manage your MTD requirements? Sign up today to receive the Sage Advice newsletter, straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/subscribe\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta-id-12720\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-button-location=\"cta_box\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Sign up now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-606353201-1440x810.jpg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-606353201-1440x810.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"has\">Why has my business received an email or letter from HMRC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business has received one of the MTD for VAT emails or letters from HMRC, it\u2019s because you need to start keeping digital records and change the way you submit your VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The contents provide you with a series of steps that need to be taken so your business is following the MTD for VAT rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the words of one piece of communication from HMRC, it says: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEven if you already use software to keep your records and file your VAT returns online, don\u2019t forget you <strong>must <\/strong>sign up for MTD before you file your next return.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What do the emails and letters (and Making Tax Digital) mean for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It means that since 1 April 2022, the way all VAT-registered businesses keep their records and submit VAT returns changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, HMRC requires your business to keep records digitally, while the submission of VAT data needs to be done via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/making-tax-digital\/\">MTD compatible software<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/glossary\/what-is-a-bridging-tool-or-bridging-software\/\">bridging software<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"happens\">What happens if I\u2019ve not received anything from HMRC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HMRC will be sending out more emails and letters to businesses, so there\u2019s a chance you&#8217;ll receive one if your business is VAT registered and you\u2019ve not already signed up for MTD for VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you don\u2019t have to wait to receive an email or letter from HMRC to start using MTD for VAT \u2013 you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/charge-reclaim-record-vat\/sign-up-making-tax-digital-for-vat\">sign up for it now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-7d156956-5d50-4831-b17a-2a8df0b4167b\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-7d156956-5d50-4831-b17a-2a8df0b4167b\"\n\t>Download your free (and easily printable) Making Tax Digital checklist and follow the steps to help you with your VAT Return processes<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do\">What do the HMRC Making Tax Digital emails and letters say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They begin by telling you that you need to take action to get ready for Making Tax Digital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They state that all VAT-registered businesses need to sign up for MTD for VAT, regardless of taxable turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, they cover a series of steps for you to take (the emails and letters go into more detail):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need MTD compatible software or bridging software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must use your software to keep your digital records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should go to the Gov.uk website so you can sign up for MTD for VAT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have to allow your software to work with MTD, then you can start submitting your VAT Returns using MTD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They also warn that if you don\u2019t start using MTD before your first MTD for VAT return deadline (your specific deadline should be on your email or letter), there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/submit-vat-return\/surcharges-and-penalties\">chance you\u2019ll be penalised<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there\u2019s a reference to MTD exemptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-exemption-from-making-tax-digital-for-vat\">find out more at Gov.uk<\/a>), and a note pointing out that if you use an accountant or agent to help you manage your business taxes, they can support your move to MTD for VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key\">Key dates to be aware of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making Tax Digital is mandated for all VAT-registered businesses as of 1 April 2022, but what other dates must you keep in mind? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that depends on when your first full VAT period starts on or after this date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a business with the standard quarterly VAT accounting periods, you must keep digital records and submit your VAT Return through MTD from the following start dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 April 2022:<\/strong> If the previous VAT quarter ended on 31 March 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 May 2022:<\/strong> If the previous VAT quarter ended on 30 April 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 June 2022:<\/strong> If the previous VAT quarter ended on 31 May 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The same logic applies to monthly and annual VAT accounting periods, so keep in mind when your first full VAT accounting periods begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since there\u2019s still a need to file VAT Returns by one calendar month and seven days, at the latest, this means the initial VAT Returns for MTD for VAT must be filed by the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>7 August 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for a VAT quarter beginning 1 April 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7 September 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for a VAT quarter beginning 1 May 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7 October 2022&nbsp;<\/strong>for a VAT quarter beginning 1 June 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also deadlines to register for MTD for VAT to keep in mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already pay by Direct Debit, don&#8217;t sign up too close to the date your VAT Return is due or you may pay twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid this, make sure you don&#8217;t sign up less than:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seven days before your return is due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five days after your return is due<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you don&#8217;t pay by Direct Debit, make sure you sign up at least three days before the due date for your VAT Return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where\">Where you can get help preparing for MTD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you with your preparations for Making Tax Digital, HMRC&#8217;s emails and letters cover a few sources that will provide you with the support required to make the move to MTD for VAT a smooth one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They include general information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/making-tax-digital-for-vat\">Making Tax Digital<\/a> and details on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/charge-reclaim-record-vat\">digital record keeping<\/a> (sales and purchase records must be kept digitally, while invoices still need to be retained for at least six years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, at Sage, we\u2019ve created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/making-tax-digital\/\">Making Tax Digital Hub<\/a>, which has answers to questions you may have about MTD for VAT, and you can sign up for a webinar to guide you along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also information to help you make sure you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/making-tax-digital\/mtd-vat-software\/\">MTD compatible software<\/a>, so you can manage and submit your VAT Returns in the correct way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we\u2019ve put together the following MTD for VAT articles, so you can make the move to all things digital a breeze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/making-tax-digital-checklist\/\">Making Tax Digital for VAT checklist: How to get up to speed with MTD for VAT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/voluntary-vat-register-making-tax-digital\/\">How to register for Making Tax Digital for VAT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/vat-return-making-tax-digital\/\">Step by step guide to Making Tax Digital for VAT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/mtd-for-vat-simple-tips\/\">Making Tax Digital for VAT: 6 simple tips to get your business ready<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/making-tax-digital-deadlines\/\">Making Tax Digital for VAT deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\">Final thoughts on Making Tax Digital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to Making Tax Digital for VAT might seem like a chore \u2013 one more thing to worry about, on top of all of the other challenges you have to face with your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it will make a real difference to the way you manage your business admin. In addition, having clarity on your business finances <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/mtd-for-vat-business-tame-tax\/\">and the tax you owe<\/a> will mean you can manage your money more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for keeping digital records \u2013 the days of searching for paper documents or filing them in a cabinet will be over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having easy access to everything via a few clicks of your computer or mobile phone will mean you save time \u2013 and reduce a lot of stress too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Making Tax Digital for VAT checklist<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Download your free (and easily printable) Making Tax Digital checklist and follow the steps to help you with your VAT Return processes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-7d156956-5d50-4831-b17a-2a8df0b4167b\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Download your free checklist<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1171809453-1440x810.jpg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1171809453-1440x810.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Subscribe to the Sage Advice newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join more than 500,000 UK readers and get the best business admin strategies and tactics, as well as actionable advice to help your company thrive, in your inbox every month.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-b1a63862-3fa0-4a5e-bb67-c76b88bbc6b8\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Subscribe now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1073797282-1-1440x810.jpg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1073797282-1-1440x810.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Received an email or letter from HMRC about Making Tax Digital for VAT? 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