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Eightieth Report - Progress with Making Tax Digital
Public Accounts Committee
HC 1333
Published 24 November 2023
Conclusions (3)
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
We asked the Department if it accepted that the changing timeline of the programme undermined those who were developing a business around the requirements of the programme. HMRC recognised that the repeated delays to the programme’s delivery had been unwelcome and had knocked confidence in the programme among those in …
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the conclusion, recognising the importance of certainty for MTD delivery partners and customers. It highlights the December 2022 announcement of the phased MTD for ITSA timeline, ongoing detailed planning and roadmap sharing, and continued engagement on communication plans, with further messaging planned for April 2026.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
We asked HMRC if it was concerned repeated delays would limit the number of software providers willing to develop products for taxpayers, and whether this could create a barrier for taxpayers using the programme. It told us it was worried about this, and it recognised that the announcements in December …
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the conclusion, acknowledging the need for certainty and assurance for MTD delivery partners and customers. It outlines the December 2022 announcement of the phased MTD for ITSA timeline, ongoing detailed planning and roadmap sharing, and continuous stakeholder engagement on communication plans, with a focus on preparing for April 2026.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
As well as having significant parts left to design and test and have the software development industry buy into and build products, HMRC also needs to plan how it will communicate these changes to its customers. HMRC told us that it had a very strong communication plan and it was …
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the conclusion, recognising the importance of certainty in the MTD delivery plan. It outlines ongoing efforts, including sharing detailed plans and a roadmap with partners, seeking feedback on communication plans, and short-term focus on beta testing, with additional messaging planned closer to April 2026.