Making Tax Digital: Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Speak to an Accountant
For many UK business owners, landlords and self-employed professionals, the end of January brings a collective sigh of relief.
Your tax return is submitted.
Deadlines are behind you.
HMRC is off your mind — at least for now.
And that’s exactly why now is the best time to act when it comes to Making Tax Digital — especially if you’ll soon need a Making Tax Digital accountant UK businesses can rely on.
Tax Returns Are Done — But Making Tax Digital Hasn’t Gone Away
Once the Self Assessment deadline passes at the end of January, most people naturally shift focus back to running their business, planning the year ahead, or simply taking a breather.
However, while things feel quieter, Making Tax Digital (MTD) continues to move forward.
MTD isn’t a one-off deadline — it’s a long-term change in how tax records are kept, updated and reported to HMRC. In other words, for many UK taxpayers, the next phase will arrive sooner than expected.
Those who leave MTD planning until it becomes urgent often face:
- rushed decisions,
- limited accountant availability,
- higher costs,
- and unnecessary stress.
Why the Quiet Period After January Is the Best Time to Prepare
At the same time, pressure from HMRC feels low right now — and that’s a good thing.
This post-deadline period is ideal because:
- You’re not under immediate filing pressure
- Your records for the last tax year are still fresh
- You have time to make informed decisions
- You can prepare properly, not reactively
How Early MTD Preparation Reduces Stress and Costs
Speaking to a certified Making Tax Digital accountant UK businesses trust at this stage allows you to:
- confirm whether MTD applies to you now or in the near future,
- review your current bookkeeping and record-keeping systems,
- choose suitable MTD-compliant software before it becomes mandatory,
- and put everything in place calmly, without last-minute panic.
As a result, you avoid rushed choices and keep control of your admin — instead of reacting under pressure later.
Making Tax Digital Is About Systems — Not Just Submissions
One of the biggest mistakes people make is treating Making Tax Digital as “just another deadline”.
In reality, MTD changes:
- how often records are updated,
- how income and expenses are tracked,
- how information flows between you, your accountant and HMRC.
For this reason, getting these systems right early can:
- reduce errors,
- improve cash-flow visibility,
- and significantly cut down admin time during the year.
As a result, leaving it late usually means setting things up under pressure — and that’s when problems occur.
Why Demand for Making Tax Digital Accountants Will Rise
Every major tax change creates a surge in demand for professional advice — and Making Tax Digital is no exception.
As MTD deadlines approach, accountants across the UK will see:
- increased onboarding requests,
- reduced availability,
- and rising fees due to capacity pressure.
Therefore, businesses that prepare early benefit from proactive advice rather than reactive fixes — and avoid the scramble when demand peaks.
The Best Time to Get Advice Is When You Don’t Have To
If you’re feeling relaxed after submitting your tax return, that’s exactly the right moment to take action.
Not because something is urgent —
but because nothing is.
Even a short conversation now can save months of stress later.
Speak to a Certified Making Tax Digital Accountant UK Businesses Trust
At AA&R Certified Accountants, we help UK businesses:
- understand how Making Tax Digital affects their situation,
- prepare gradually and confidently,
- and stay compliant without disrupting their business.
If you’ve recently filed your tax return and are wondering what comes next, now is the ideal time to talk.
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