Making Tax Digital (MTD) Bookkeeping Solution

Stay compliant with new tax legislation

Hillier Hopkins LLP

Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers

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Landlords and sole traders: Stay compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) with our most cost-effective bookkeeping service.

What is the new tax legislation?

Recent changes to HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) mean that landlords and sole traders will soon be required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates using approved software. (Read more on these changes)

How we can help

With the introduction of quarterly reporting under ITSA MTD, staying compliant and avoiding penalties is more important than ever. That’s why Hillier Hopkins has developed a streamlined, cost-effective bookkeeping solution tailored to meet these new requirements with minimal disruption to your business.

Our solution not only simplifies the submission process but also delivers accurate, timely figures each quarter, so you’ll always know where you stand. No more last-minute surprises come the 31 January deadline. You’ll have clarity and confidence well in advance.

Why choose our MTD Bookkeeping Solution?

We’ve designed this service to keep your costs as low as possible while ensuring you remain fully compliant with MTD for ITSA. By streamlining processes and working together, we minimise manual intervention, passing the savings on to you.

  • Stay compliant with HMRC Ensure your business or rental income meets the latest Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements with minimal hassle.
  • Cost-effective and scalable A simple, affordable solution designed for landlords and sole traders – no need for expensive software or complex systems.
  • Streamlined record-keeping Upload invoices and receipts directly to our secure portal, with automatic bank feeds to keep your records up to date.
  • Quarterly submissions made easy We handle your quarterly updates to HMRC, so you can focus on running your business.
  • Expert support when you need it Our team is here to guide you through setup, answer questions, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
  • Peace of mind Avoid penalties and reduce stress by letting professionals manage your digital tax obligations.

Pricing

Our MTD Bookkeeping Solution is offered at a transparent, fixed-fee price so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying with no hidden costs or unexpected charges. Payment is quarterly via a convenient direct debit.

Quarterly fees start from £66 +VAT for landlords and £100 +VAT for sole traders

The fee illustrations above are based on a landlord with a single managed property and a sole trader with up to 50 transactions. Get in touch for a tailored quote based on your particular requirements.

We understand that business activity fluctuates and our service pricing takes this into account. If your business is growing, our service is scalable and we can adjust your pricing tier if your transaction volumes exceed your agreed limits for 2 consecutive months.

Requirements for ITSA MTD Bookkeeping Solution & basic pricing

We’ve designed our ITSA MTD bookkeeping solution to be streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective for non-VAT registered businesses. To ensure smooth service delivery and accurate reporting, the criteria below apply. However, we understand that every business is unique. If your circumstances differ from the criteria below, we’re happy to tailor the service to your unique needs. Just let us know, and we’ll provide a clear quote.

  • Maximum of 1 business bank account
  • Non-VAT registered
  • Bank account connected to bookkeeping system by direct feeds which is to be maintained continuously
  • All transactions in the business account will be assumed to be business related as there is additional work in determining business or personal.
  • All data provided on time (surcharges or delays will apply where not adhered to) requested quarterly via automatic reminder checklist.
  • All bookkeeping to be recorded on a cash basis i.e. based on the analysis from the bank account
  • No CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) – suffered or deducted
  • No payroll journals or reconciliation
  • For landlords only: Changes in any rentals must be confirmed quarterly

How does it work?

Signing up is quick and easy and we’ll provide everything you need to get going. Our process is designed to be straightforward and efficient, using automation to save you time and reduce costs.

Once you’re set up, here’s what you’ll need to do:

  • Maintain live bank feeds to ensure seamless data flow.
  • Upload clear purchase evidence using our data capture system — we provide Hubdoc at no extra cost.
  • Submit sales data via approved integrations. CSV files are also accepted (additional processing fees may apply).
  • Respond to queries within 5 business days to keep everything running smoothly.
  • Retain original source documents for 6 years, or simply upload them to the data capture system.

Ready to get started?

Contact us today to discuss your eligibility and see how our MTD Bookkeeping Solution can save you time and money, while keeping you compliant.

Call us on +44 (0)330 024 3200 or email MTD@hhllp.co.uk, or contact Alex Skipper.

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