{"id":7039,"date":"2024-12-17T16:21:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/?p=7039"},"modified":"2025-02-07T16:12:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T16:12:01","slug":"complying-with-uk-tax-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Complying with UK Tax Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The UK rolled out a new tax initiative in 2019, Making Tax Digital. Its goal: to hoist the tax system into the modern day. Increased efficiency, effectiveness and ease of use are being championed, largely by \u2013 as the initiative states \u2013 making the system digital.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#zahara_helps_to_complete_all_key_aspects_of_the_ap_process\" >Zahara helps to complete all key aspects of the AP process.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#understanding_making_tax_digital\" >Understanding Making Tax Digital<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#what_does_mtd_require_you_to_do\" >What does MTD require you to do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#compliance_challenges\" >Compliance challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#compliance_and_then_some_how_zahara_helps\" >Compliance and then some: How Zahara helps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#how_do_we_ensure_mtd_compliance\" >How do we ensure MTD compliance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#let_us_guide_you_through_zaharas_ap_automation\" >Let us guide you through Zahara&#8217;s AP Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#business_benefits_beyond_compliance\" >Business benefits beyond compliance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#cost_and_time_efficiency\" >Cost and time efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#scalability\" >Scalability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#improved_decision-making\" >Improved decision-making<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#a_word_from_zahara\" >A word from Zahara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/complying-with-uk-tax-law\/#looks_like_youve_covered_a_lot_of_info_were_here_to_answer_any_questions_you_might_have\" >Looks like you&#8217;ve covered a lot of info. We&#8217;re here to answer any questions you might have.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>Much of the rollout has taken effect, but some will land in coming years. There are also rumblings about future rollouts to affect corporate tax and other, as-of-yet, unaffected tax categories.<\/p>\r\n<p>Bottom line is, you need to go digital. Doing away with those tried-and-tested manual systems can be daunting, but it\u2019s also a chance for opportunity.<\/p>\r\n<p>At Zahara we\u2019ve been helping people automate their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable-automation-software\/\">accounts payable<\/a> since well before HMRC was asking you to. We know a thing or two about it. Zahara software integrates with the business systems HMRC require you to use, streamlines your invoice processing and gives you real-time reporting. That opportunity we mentioned? We can help you comply with HMRC, <em>and<\/em> improve your operational efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"zahara_helps_to_complete_all_key_aspects_of_the_ap_process\"><\/span><style>\r\n\t.testbox {\r\n    border-radius: 11.725px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(89deg, #FF5C00 0.96%, #FFB800 113.64%);\r\n    box-shadow: 2.198px 2.931px 7.548px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    padding: 11px 14px;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n}\r\n\t.ft18 {\r\n\t\tfont-size:18px!important;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400!important;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"testbox ft18 mt60 mb60\"><h2 class=\"pl10 pr20 mt10 mr20 fw300 ft18 text-center text-white\">Zahara helps to complete all key aspects of the AP process.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n  <a class=\"btn btn-solid-blue ft18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/APGuide.pdf\" role=\"button\" title=\"Our Guide to Accounts Payable\" target=\"new\">Download Our Guide to AP Automation<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understanding_making_tax_digital\"><\/span>Understanding Making Tax Digital<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>You can find a full HMRC policy paper on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/making-tax-digital\/overview-of-making-tax-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Tax Digital click here<\/a>, but we\u2019ve outlined the key points below.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_does_mtd_require_you_to_do\"><\/span>What does MTD require you to do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Use HMRC-approved digital software<\/strong>: You must ensure that your business software maintains digital records and integrates with HMRC. These include most of the major systems: QuickBooks, Sage, Xero etc. and a number of integrations, like Zahara.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Maintain digital records<\/strong>: Records can longer be kept the old way. Everything from sales and purchase invoices, VAT details (rates, amounts, adjustments), as well as business income and expenses must be recorded and stored digitally. What they\u2019re really asking for is a digital audit trail.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Submit digital tax returns<\/strong>: All your tax returns must be submitted digitally through HMRC-approved software.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"compliance_challenges\"><\/span>Compliance challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Errors when processing invoices manually:<\/strong> If you process invoices manually, you\u2019re using a system that\u2019s time-consuming and inherently mistake-prone. Under MTD errors in financial reporting (miscalculations, omissions, and even typos) can see you slapped with penalties and subjected to audits.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Complying with HMRC-approved platforms<\/strong>: Complying with MTD requires you\u2019re able to ping VAT returns to HMRC using compatible software. Businesses handling accounts the old way, through complex, self-built systems or analogue bookkeeping, won\u2019t be able to create the necessary digital link or keep digital records.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Strained, outdated systems and the need to upgrade<\/strong>: You might need to upgrade your whole way of doing business to comply with MTD. It can be a costly and complex thing to roll out, but there are heaps of reasons why you should \u2013 and not all MTD compliance-related.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where we come in\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"compliance_and_then_some_how_zahara_helps\"><\/span>Compliance and then some: How Zahara helps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Zahara is a plug-in for all the leading business software. We automate accounts payable, and in doing so help you MTD. Digital invoice processing, VAT calculations, in-depth digital audit trails\u2026 we do it all.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>We even bring benefits that go the extra mile.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_we_ensure_mtd_compliance\"><\/span>How do we ensure MTD compliance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Automated invoice processing:<\/strong> Our automated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing-software\/\">invoice processing software<\/a> uses Optical Character Recognition and AI to read invoices and search for the minor discrepancies that could land you in hot water with HMRC.<\/p>\r\n<p>This software will eliminate the errors that using a manual system is prone to \u2013 the kind of errors that won\u2019t fly under the new tax initiative.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Detailed audit trails<\/strong>: Zahara will keep records of all transactions on a granular level. That means you can track transactions from the raising of a purchase order to the sending of a payment. All this information is then filed into your business software where HMRC needs it.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>These audit trails will ensure you comply with MTD in terms of digital storage needs and the kind of document transparency HMRC requires.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Integration with HMRC-approved software<\/strong>: Zahara integrates with any business software worth its salt, including the ones covered in MTD.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Real-time reporting<\/strong>: Zahara software will report your financial information in real time, eliminating the reporting lag that you\u2019d get from unenhanced business software. This real-time reporting will give you instant access to VAT summaries as well as the tools you need to spot discrepancies in your records before you submit them to the tax man.<\/p>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.testbox {\r\n    border-radius: 11.725px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(89deg, #FF5C00 0.96%, #FFB800 113.64%);\r\n    box-shadow: 2.198px 2.931px 7.548px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    padding: 11px 14px;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n}\r\n\t.ft18 {\r\n\t\tfont-size:18px!important;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400!important;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"testbox ft18 mt60 mb60\"><h2 class=\"pl10 pr20 mt10 mr20 fw300 ft18 text-center text-white\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"let_us_guide_you_through_zaharas_ap_automation\"><\/span>Let us guide you through Zahara&#8217;s AP Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n  <a class=\"btn btn-solid-blue ft18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/book-a-demo\/\" role=\"button\" title=\"Speak to an expert\" target=\"new\">30 min demo<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"business_benefits_beyond_compliance\"><\/span>Business benefits beyond compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cost_and_time_efficiency\"><\/span>Cost and time efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Zahara\u2019s invoice processing software processes invoices faster and more accurately than even the sharpest accountant could, saving your finance department time and eliminating the risk of errors.<\/p>\r\n<p>Your invoices will be approved faster so payments can be made on time or early, improving relationships with your suppliers. What\u2019s more, with all the time you\u2019ve saved your finance team, they can now focus on more rewarding tasks, like finding ways to save you money or boost profits.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"scalability\"><\/span>Scalability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Planning to grow your business? Zahara scales without trouble. In fact, it\u2019s designed to handle high volumes of data precisely to suit businesses at all stages of growth.<\/p>\r\n<p>This scalability will also increase the lifespan of your business software, giving you more time to make a decision about what business system to adopt when you outgrow the smaller-scale software.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>We even support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/supplier-payment-runs\/\">multiple languages and currencies<\/a> for when it\u2019s time to go international.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"improved_decision-making\"><\/span>Improved decision-making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>That real-time reporting that\u2019s keeping you in line with MTD will also give you much greater visibility over how company money is being spent.<\/p>\r\n<p>With Zahara, you can assign budgets to departments or projects to prevent overspending. You can then see on a granular level how your accounts look across the board. These accounts will now also include future spending so that you can report into the future, making more informed business decisions driven by data.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_word_from_zahara\"><\/span>A word from Zahara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Making Tax Digital is going to revolutionise the UK tax system. It might be a struggle for certain businesses \u2013 those running on legacy systems \u2013 but it\u2019s also a great opportunity to bring accounts payable into the future.<\/p>\r\n<p>Digital tax reporting will benefit you as much as it does HMRC. Making the jump to automated accounts payable eliminates many of the problems with handling AP manually.<\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019ve got a great track record of helping companies make this jump (you can read our testimonials here). 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