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Making Tax Digital record keeping rules explained

The main digital record keeping rules for Making Tax Digital (MTD) in AccountsPrep.

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Written by Brian Windsor
Updated over 2 weeks ago

MTD requires businesses to keep certain records digitally and submit information through compatible software.


What digital records mean

  • Keep required records in compatible software

  • Store transaction data digitally

  • Submit returns from digital records


What digital links mean

A digital link transfers data electronically between software programs or files. Manual methods, such as copy and paste, don't count as digital links.


Examples of digital links

  • Linked spreadsheet cells

  • CSV import and export

  • Download and upload of files

  • Automated data transfer

  • API transfer

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