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1732107

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date	07/10/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate she has made of whether the rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will be completed by April 2026.
tabling member constituency	Mid Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Blake Stephenson
uin	7615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2024 answer text <p>Making Tax Digital (MTD) is an ambitious reform that will support modernisation of the tax system.</p><p> </p><p>The government is working collaboratively with HMRC and external stakeholders to bring the first businesses and landlords into MTD for Income Tax.</p><p> </p><p>Reflecting its status within the Government Major Projects Portfolio, the MTD programme is subject to strong governance and independent assurance by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.</p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 15/10/2024 16:31:41 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
tabling member	5100

1732109

registered interest
date	07/10/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help support small businesses to comply with the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax regulations.
tabling member constituency	Mid Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Blake Stephenson
uin	7616
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2024 answer text <p>HMRC have worked closely with stakeholders in the business and tax communities on the design and scope of MTD for Income Tax to make sure it is fit for purpose. This has led to practical design changes and improvements that will benefit users.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC is currently testing the IT functionality, customer support model and customer experience for MTD for Income Tax.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC will continue to provide guidance and communications to help small businesses, landlords and their agents prepare for this change.</p><p> </p><p>Ahead of rollout, HMRC will also introduce a comprehensive communications campaign, based on customer insight, to further increase awareness.</p> answering member constituency Ealing North answering member printed James Murray question first answered 14/10/2024 16:21:45 answering member 4797 label Biography information for James Murray
tabling member	5100

1699335

registered interest
date	27/03/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they gave to the Report from the Communications and Digital Committee Digital exclusion (3rd Report, Session 2022–23, HL Paper 219) when removing the postal address for HMRC from tax code notices.
tabling member printed	Lord Lipsey
uin	HL3684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2024 answer text <p>HMRC could not have considered the 2022-23 Communications and Digital Committee Report on Digital Exclusion when removing the postal address from tax code notices, as this change occurred over 5 years ago. In keeping with the HMRC Charter principles, the Department aims to balance digital initiatives with accessibility for those facing digital exclusion.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 08/04/2024 14:17:31 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2492 label Biography information for Lord Lipsey

1694090

registered interest
date	06/03/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the preparedness of (a) self-employed people and (b) landlords with an income over £50,000 to begin using Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment from April 2026.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	17312
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2024 answer text <p>HMRC published research in 2022 indicating that two thirds of those with income above £10,000 felt capable of changing to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA). Those with income over £50,000 are already more likely to be using digital tools than smaller businesses; many will already be using MTD for VAT. <br> <br>HMRC has an established programme of social research, focused on understanding the characteristics and support needs of its customers. This will inform an ongoing communications campaign, raising awareness of MTD for ITSA and supporting HMRC’s customers to prepare.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 11/03/2024 16:39:41 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1694337

registered interest
date	06/03/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government why they do not include a postal address option on tax code notices to enable digitally excluded people to contact HMRC more easily.
tabling member printed	Lord Lipsey
uin	HL3072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>HMRC removed postal address from notices to encourage customers to use their digital services and interact with them online through their Personal Tax Account. Customers can submit queries electronically via HMRC’s iForm, which is handled by a dedicated team similar post correspondence.</p><p>For those unable to engage online, HMRC continues to provide support through telephone, including the Extra Support Service. This service is for customers who cannot contact HMRC due to health or personal issues. They can request phone, video, or in-person appointments when calling the helplines, and HMRC’s advisers will assess their circumstances to offer the best option for them.</p><p>More information can be found on the Extra Support Service at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/get-help-hmrc-extra-support" target="_blank">Get help from HMRC if you need extra support: Help you can get - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 13/03/2024 12:04:58 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2492 label Biography information for Lord Lipsey

1677839

registered interest
date	13/12/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his planned timetable is for the rollout of Making Tax Digital.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	6832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2023 answer text <p>Since April 2022, all VAT-registered businesses have been required to operate Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT. This followed a phased rollout of MTD for VAT which began in 2019.</p><p>MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment will be introduced from April 2026, with businesses, self-employed individuals and landlords with income over £50,000 required to join first. Those with incomes between £30,000 and £50,000 will need to use MTD from April 2027.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 18/12/2023 15:37:32 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1419305

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Making Tax Digital reforms on the workload of small businesses and accountants in the run up to submission deadlines.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	116919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2022 answer text <p>Making Tax Digital (MTD) is already benefiting UK businesses, simplifying tax administration through software. <br> <br> Digital record keeping, using accounting software or apps, will make end of year activity a simpler process than it currently is. However, as with any change, the transition to digital may be more of a step for some. For MTD for VAT, operating since April 2019, independent research shows that most businesses felt the process of transitioning was easy.</p><p> </p><p>For MTD for Income Tax, quarterly summaries of business income and expenditure automatically produced from businesses’ digital records will spread the checking and assurance of accounts through the year, reducing pressure at year-end.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC’s assessment of impacts on businesses was shown in the Tax Information and Impact Note and supplementary information published on 23 September 2021, which can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extension-of-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-self-assessment-to-businesses-and-landlords/extension-of-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-self-assessment-to-businesses-and-landlords" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extension-of-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-self-assessment-to-businesses-and-landlords/extension-of-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-self-assessment-to-businesses-and-landlords</a></p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 08/02/2022 13:39:46 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1415986

registered interest
date	24/01/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has the Treasury made of the efficacy of introducing a price-cap on software to be used under the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax regime.
tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
tabling member printed	Ben Lake
uin	110545
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government expects software compatible with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment to be available at a range of prices, as we have seen with software for MTD for VAT. We have committed to free market-provided products which meet customers’ basic MTD needs. Many software options will combine MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment functions with other tools, such as invoicing, giving businesses the opportunity for wider digital benefits.</p><p> </p><p>For MTD for VAT, software developers are currently providing 22 free products, supporting the smallest businesses and landlords with straightforward affairs. HMRC has liaised extensively with the software market to ensure a range of software products, which includes affordable and free options, are made available to businesses. Some software providers have also indicated that current MTD for VAT software is likely to be upgraded for free for MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 01/02/2022 15:37:27 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4630 label Biography information for Ben Lake

1360915

registered interest
date	18/10/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that software providers for businesses participating in the Making Tax Digital programme do not pursue unfair profit-seeking behaviour.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL3187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2021 answer text <p>HMRC works closely with the software industry to ensure that businesses have access to products that suit their budgets and needs.</p><p>The introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT has resulted in a competitive software market. Many businesses that were already using subscription-based accounting software before MTD saw their products upgraded for MTD compatibility for free. Several free and low-cost software products are available.</p><p>HMRC expects a similarly competitive market for MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment. The government remains committed to working with software suppliers to ensure there are free MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment software products for businesses with straightforward tax affairs.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 01/11/2021 17:14:07 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick