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Software & Setup

Choosing and setting up the right software for your needs.

HMRC requires recognised software for digital records and submissions. Compare full accounting packages, bridging tools for spreadsheets, and specialist landlord apps — and understand the digital links rule before you connect your workbook.

Required software types

The software types HMRC recognises for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — including bridging software for spreadsheets.

How to choose MTD software

How sole traders and landlords can choose Making Tax Digital software — full accounting packages versus bridging for spreadsheets.

Free MTD software and its limitations

What free Making Tax Digital software covers, where it falls short, and when paid bridging or accounting software is a better fit.

Bridging software explained

How to use spreadsheets for MTD

Bank account requirements

Whether Making Tax Digital for Income Tax requires a separate business bank account, and why one can simplify digital records.

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