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Date and time

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00 - 12:00 BST

Location

Online

About this event

• Event lasts 2 hours

From April 2026, HRMC will introduce Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA), which will require businesses and landlords with qualifying income to maintain digital records and update HMRC each quarter using compatible software.

Join this two-hour online workshop, where we'll explain MTD (for Income Tax) and why it matters to landlords and sole traders with business or property income over £30,000. We will also cover important steps for a smooth transition.

This workshop will cover:

• What is Making Tax Digital?
• Who will it apply to from 2026
• Key HMRC deadlines and updates
• Benefits: Avoiding penalties, better record-keeping, and real-time tax estimates
• How MTD software works
• Choosing the right software for your business
• MTD bridging software explained
• Data security and regulatory compliance
• What you can do now to prepare
• Migrating to Digital: Tips for clean data and good record-keeping
• Submitting to HMRC: What it will look like
• Integration options
• Avoiding common mistakes
• When to bring in a professional (Accountant/Bookkeeper)

 

Following the workshop, you will:

• Know what steps to take for a smooth transition to MTD for ITSA
• Have practical strategies to drive growth in your business

• Have the digital tools and ideas to help run your business
• Understand how Tech For Growth's dedicated 1-2-1 specialist consultancy can support your business

About the Speaker:

Ben Steele is the founder of Streets Steele and co-founder of ViFi, a modern accounting firm specialising in Cloud Accounting and Virtual Finance Office services for SMEs. With a strong focus on technology, Ben and his team help businesses streamline their finance function using platforms like Xero and a suite of smart integrations. He’s known for his approachable, jargon-free style and deep expertise in making finance clear and manageable.

About Tech For Growth

Tech for Growth is a fully funded initiative that provides dedicated, targeted tech adoption consultancy to small and medium businesses in the West of England.

A West of England Mayoral Combined Authority initiative, delivered in partnership with Business West and techSPARK, to help SMEs in the region improve their digital skills to grow. Get in touch with us in the West of England and see how we can help your business.