Making Tax Digital (MTD) is an initiative designed by the HMRC to make sure the UK tax system is effective, efficient and easier for taxpayers.
Making Tax Digital for business (MTDfb) begins on 1st April 2019 with MTD for VAT. There onwards, VAT-registered businesses above the threshold of £85000 will have to keep digital records and submit VAT returns using compatible software.
Other components of Making Tax Digital, such as income tax and corporation tax, have been placed on hold until April 2020 at the earliest.