VAT & Making Tax Digital
From registration to the right scheme to accurate quarterly returns, we handle your VAT under Making Tax Digital - filed straight to HMRC, on time, every quarter.
VAT is where a lot of small businesses trip up. Register at the wrong time, pick the wrong scheme or miss a filing deadline and it costs real money - in overpaid VAT or in HMRC penalties.
TaxMag makes VAT simple. We advise whether and when to register, choose the scheme that leaves the most money in your business, and file every Making Tax Digital return from compliant digital records so you’re never caught out.
What's included
VAT registration
We handle registration with HMRC and advise on the best date to register (or deregister).
Scheme selection
Standard, Flat Rate, Cash or Annual Accounting - we pick the one that saves you the most.
MTD-compliant filing
Quarterly returns filed digitally through MTD-approved software, direct to HMRC.
Return review
We check every return for errors and reclaimable input VAT before it’s submitted.
Deadline tracking
Never miss a VAT quarter - we manage the calendar and file on time.
HMRC support
VAT queries or an inspection? We deal with HMRC on your behalf.
Ideal if you're…
- Approaching the £90,000 VAT registration threshold
- Already VAT-registered and want it handled properly
- Unsure whether the Flat Rate Scheme would save you money
- Struggling to stay compliant with Making Tax Digital
- Worried about a VAT return error or an HMRC check
How it works
Review your position
We check whether you need to register and which scheme fits your business best.
Get set up
We register you (if needed) and connect MTD-compliant software to your records.
Prepare each quarter
We build your return from reconciled data and check it for accuracy and reclaims.
File & confirm
We submit to HMRC, tell you what to pay and when, and keep your records safe.
VAT & MTD - your questions
When do I have to register for VAT?
You must register once your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period (2025/26 threshold), or if you expect to cross it within 30 days. Some businesses also benefit from registering voluntarily - we’ll advise on your specific case.
What is Making Tax Digital for VAT?
MTD requires VAT-registered businesses to keep digital records and file returns using compatible software rather than the old HMRC portal. We set this up for you so compliance is automatic.
Could the Flat Rate Scheme save me money?
For some businesses with low costs, yes - it can simplify VAT and reduce what you pay. For others the standard scheme is better because you reclaim more input VAT. We run the numbers both ways before recommending one.
What if I’ve made a mistake on a past return?
We can review previous returns, correct errors within HMRC’s rules and handle the disclosure if needed - usually avoiding or reducing penalties.
Take the pain out of VAT
Let's get you on the right scheme with MTD returns filed on time, every quarter - so VAT is one less thing to think about.