HMRC announces Making Tax Digital downtime

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HMRC have advised that the VAT Making Tax Digital (MTD) service will be undergoing maintenance work from Saturday 24th September at 16:30 to Wednesday 28th September 17:00.  During this time users will be unable to:

  • submit VAT returns
  • access HMRC Business Tax Account to view previous submissions and payment details
  • set up new direct debits or amend or cancel existing ones
  • sign up for Making Tax Digital

Whilst VAT Controller will be available throughout the above periods, please note that you may receive an HMRC error if you try to add, edit or submit returns or link registrations in VAT Controller to the MTD system.

If you need assistant with VAT or Making Tax Digital please contact our Principal Ruth Corkin.