Excel Bridging for MTD VAT
We provide a free* bridging tool for MTD VAT for businesses and accountants
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Whether you are a VAT Group or your accounting solution that doesn't support HMRC MTD VAT. We provide a tool to submit returns, view payment and whether your clients have any liabilities.
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*free for individual organisations for the first year see pricing for more details
We provide a variety of function to submit VAT returns
If you need are using a bespoke system, submitting on behalf of a VAT group or you are using software that does not support MTD then our excel import will solve your problem.
Custom validation
We provide a collection of rules to double check whether there could be an issue. For example the sales nominal does not match the return value or whether the previous years return for the same period is within 10%
Seamless Integration with Xero & QuickBooks
Direct 360-degree link for effortless automatic map sync and journal the trial balance.
Direct Companies House Integration
Submit your accounts directly and efficiently, reducing manual effort.
Configure the sheet and cells to collect the data from
Select the VAT obligation in the software
Upload the excel file
Send the VAT Return
Questions & Answers
We answer your most common questions about Making Tax Digital
1. Can I use my own spreadsheet? Yes
You can carry on using your existing Excel spreadsheet as long as you calculate the 9 box VAT totals. The you will need to specify in tax optimiser the sheet and cells to extract the data from. Then use our upload section to bridge the excel file to send to HMRC.
2. Do you support older version of Excel or other spreadsheet software like LibreOffice, Open office? Yes
We support Excel 97-onwards. We have also had clients who use a range of other spreadsheet software successfully use our software. If you have any doubt feel free to sign up and try it out.
3. I am using Sage 50 / Sage 200 / Access Dimensions / SAP B1 ... Can I use your tax optimiser? ... Yes
As long as you are able to export an excel/csv file from your existing system, software you can upload it to tax optimiser to extract the data and submit it to HMRC. All you need to do in the VAT settings is set the what sheet and cells to extract the data from. We have had clients on a range of software including all version of Sage Line 100, Sage Instant, Sage 50, Sage 200, Access Dimension use our software successfully.
4. Can I just type in my vat totals in to a spreadsheet and send it through tax optimiser? No
As part of the new legislation you can not just manually add up the totals and key them in to the spreadsheet. All the values need to be calculated either from software or formulas within the spreadsheet.
5. I have a bespoke system. How would I use your software?
You will just need to output an Excel / CSV file with the 9 box totals calculated. You can then upload your Excel spreadsheet in to our software to then send it to HMRC
6. If I just want to use your MTD for Self Assessment do I have to have the VAT Module? No
No, the MTD for Self Assessment and VAT modules run independently of each other. You can use either module separately based on your needs.
7. Can tax optimiser be white labelled?
There is the ability to add your own logos, brand colours and your own web address ie https://mtd.acmeaccountants.com
Pricing
Organisation
Basic / Free for the first year
Pricing is for the VAT or ITSA module only. Sign up for free today
No credit card required
Accountants
We also offer the option to white label tax optimiser with your firms branding and custom website address
Basic 10 tier
Pricing is for the VAT/ITSA module only. for up to 10 organisations or individuals
Basic 50 tier
Pricing is for the VAT/ITSA module only. for up to 50 organisations/individuals
Corporation Tax and Accounts Production
£10 per organisation for both the corporation tax and end of year accounts submissions
Making Tax Digital - All you need to know about VAT returns
Here is a video on our thoughts about Making Tax Digital VAT Returns and how to be as productive as possible
