Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs.
If you have a VAT registered business, you are now required to keep digital records and file your tax returns using compatible software.
Instructions to Open and Use the VAT Template
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Download the File: Make sure the file is downloaded but don’t open it immediately.
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Go to Downloads: Open File Explorer, navigate to Downloads, and locate the MTD VAT.xlsm file.
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Unblock the File:
Right-click on the MTD VAT.xlsm file and select Properties.
In the Properties window, look for the Unblock checkbox near the bottom.
Tick Unblock, then click Apply and OK.
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Open the File: Double-click the file to open it in Excel. You may need to Enable Content to run the macros.