MTD for Income Tax: the biggest shift in 25 years.

Are you ready?

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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax marks a major turning point for UK accountants and bookkeepers. As HMRC moves towards a fully digital, real-time tax system, this transformation is more than just a compliance update: it’s a complete reimagining of how tax works.

This article, based on insights from Accountex London 2025, explores how MTD for Income Tax is laying the groundwork for automation, AI-driven compliance, and seamless data integration. It highlights HMRC’s vision of ‘tax just happening’, powered by structured data, pre-populated returns, and API-led systems.

You’ll discover why e-invoicing, digital tools, and behavioural shifts are key to staying ahead – and how accountants are central to guiding clients through this change. From segmenting your client base to reassessing your services and pricing, the article offers practical steps to future-proof your practice.

Don’t wait for HMRC to perfect the system – get involved now. This is your chance to shape the future of tax, not just react to it.

Download the full interactive guide to learn how to prepare your practice, support your clients, and thrive in the digital tax era.

Further resources

Visit ACCA's Making tax digital hub