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What does HMRC’s Making Tax Digital mean for you and your clients in 2026? | ACCA

Did you know more than one in four sole traders and landlords are still unaware of the upcoming changes posed by HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) regulation?

Overview

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As the compliance deadline for the first phase comes into effect from April 2026, accountants and bookkeepers have a crucial role to help clients navigate one of the biggest overhauls of the UK tax system in decades.

This webinar will offer a clear, actionable roadmap to support accountants, bookkeepers and their clients through the transition, exploring:

  • What the new MTD for IT rules mean in practice 
  • How to prepare your first wave of clients for the 2026 deadline
  • Opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand digital advisory services

Join Xero, M Squared Accountancy and ACCA for an engaging session full of practical insights, expert perspectives and guidance to get small businesses and their advisors ahead of the MTD for the IT deadline.

Stuart Miller, Director, Public Policy & Tech Research, Xero

Stuart Miller is a leading expert at the nexus of accounting, tax, and technology. With a background in accounting and tax compliance, and a keen interest in innovation, he’s carved a unique niche helping small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers navigate digital tools, as well as major regulatory changes like Making Tax Digital.

Melanie Coey, Director, M Squared Accountancy

With 20 years experience in industry, Melanie has an extensive wealth of knowledge to provide a high level of service for her clients. She is a forward thinking Accountant who is digitally aware & only uses the most up to date software packages to service her clients. She loves helping her clients achieve their goals of streamlining their systems & growing their businesses.

Andy Housley, Owner, Square 1 Accounting

Andy Housley is the owner of Chesterfield-based Square 1 Accounting. Since setting up in 2008, Andy Housley has built a loyal client base of sole traders and small businesses who value his personal service and one-to-one support. Andy holds a number of qualifications in both accounting and tech. He is a member of The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and holder of a current Practising Licence, and he is also a Certified Xero Accounting Partner.

  • This webinar will be available on-demand after the live session.
  • A personalised CPD certificate will be available for download in the webinar console.

Price

Price Free

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

On demand

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