Making Tax Digital (MTD) Support for Healthcare Professionals & Businesses

We help healthcare professionals, GP practices, locums, and businesses transition smoothly to
HMRC-compliant digital accounting systems with expert guidance and ongoing support.

What is Making Tax Digital?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a fundamental part of the UK government’s strategy to modernise the tax system. It is designed to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and stay on top of their affairs.

Under MTD, businesses and individuals are required to keep digital records and use software to submit their tax returns. This replaces the old manual entry or traditional spreadsheet methods with a direct digital link to HMRC.

Who does MTD affect?

MTD is being rolled out in stages. We provide tailored support for all affected categories, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector.

Self-Employed Professionals

MTD applies to self-employed individuals who need to maintain digital records and submit tax information online.

Limited Companies

Limited companies must use compatible accounting software to meet HMRC digital reporting requirements.

VAT-Registered Businesses

VAT-registered businesses are required to keep digital records and submit VAT returns through MTD-compatible systems.

Consultants

Healthcare consultants benefit from digital accounting systems that simplify tax management and financial reporting.

Clinics

Private clinics and healthcare centres must maintain accurate digital financial records to meet MTD obligations.

Small Businesses

Small businesses across the UK are transitioning to cloud accounting and digital tax submissions under MTD.

How MTD Affects Healthcare Professionals

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming how healthcare professionals manage accounting, tax reporting, and financial records. GP practices, locums, clinics, and healthcare contractors must now maintain accurate digital records and use HMRC-compliant accounting systems.

Healthcare Businesses

Healthcare businesses must maintain accurate digital financial records and comply with HMRC’s evolving MTD regulations.

Medical Practices

GP surgeries and medical practices need cloud accounting systems that simplify VAT submissions, payroll, and financial reporting.

Healthcare Contractors

Healthcare contractors and consultants benefit from digital bookkeeping solutions that improve compliance and financial visibility.

Locum Doctors

Locum professionals require flexible MTD-compatible accounting systems to manage multiple income streams and tax obligations efficiently.

How CRT Helps with Making Tax Digital

We provide end-to-end MTD support for healthcare professionals, GP practices, locums, consultants, and businesses across the UK. From digital bookkeeping and VAT submissions to cloud accounting setup and ongoing compliance, our team helps you stay fully HMRC compliant with confidence.

MTD Setup

Complete MTD registration and setup support to help your business transition smoothly to digital tax reporting.

Digital Bookkeeping

Secure digital bookkeeping solutions designed to simplify record keeping and improve financial accuracy.

HMRC Compliance

Stay compliant with HMRC regulations through accurate digital reporting and ongoing monitoring support.

Software Migration

We help migrate your financial records from spreadsheets or outdated systems to cloud accounting platforms.

Cloud Accounting Support

Expert support for Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and other HMRC-compatible accounting software.

VAT Submissions

Accurate VAT return submissions through secure MTD-compatible accounting systems.

Ongoing Support

Continuous compliance monitoring and expert guidance to keep your business running smoothly.

Training & Guidance

Practical software training and expert support to help your team confidently manage digital accounting.

MTD-Compatible Software We Support

We work with leading HMRC-compatible cloud accounting platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to help healthcare professionals and businesses manage digital records, VAT submissions, and financial reporting efficiently.

Cloud Accounting & Making Tax Digital

Cloud accounting plays a vital role in helping businesses and healthcare professionals manage finances more efficiently while staying compliant with HMRC regulations. As part of Making Tax Digital (MTD), businesses are now required to maintain accurate digital records and submit tax information using compatible accounting software. Cloud accounting platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage simplify this process by providing real-time financial visibility, automated reporting, reduced paperwork, improved accuracy, easier tax submissions, and secure access to financial data from anywhere.

Why Healthcare Professionals Choose CRT for MTD

We combine specialist healthcare accounting knowledge with modern digital expertise to help healthcare professionals and businesses stay fully compliant, financially organised, and confidently prepared for Making Tax Digital.

Healthcare Expertise

Specialist accounting support tailored to GP practices, locums, consultants, clinics, and healthcare businesses across the UK.

ICAEW Credentials

Fully ICAEW regulated with trusted professional standards and decades of healthcare accounting experience.

Years of Experience

Over 60 years of experience providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to UK healthcare professionals.

HMRC Compliance Support

We help businesses maintain accurate digital records and meet HMRC MTD compliance requirements confidently.

Specialist Advisory

Receive strategic financial guidance and tax advice tailored specifically to the healthcare sector.

Personal Support

Enjoy dedicated one-to-one support from a responsive team that understands your business and compliance needs.

Specialist accountants for GPs, locums, and medical practices

Trusted by Healthcare Professionals Across the UK

Don’t just take our word for it hear from the medical professionals we support every day.

Great Service as always! Everything explained in clear and simple terms. Vijay has gone out of his way to answer any questions and help with anything that’s come up with my business. Would definitely recommend.

Responsive, professional and efficient in processing my tax returns at a fair price. They are also very knowledgeable and friendly people to deal with.

I have used Charles Turner for a number of years with a couple of different businesses and have always found them very helpful and offer great advice whenever needed, highly recommended.

Charles & Rippin are genuine medical healthcare accountants. They understand my sector well and always come up with right solution and services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our Making Tax Digital

What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK government initiative introduced by HMRC to modernise the tax system through digital record-keeping and online tax submissions.

Who needs to comply with MTD?

MTD applies to VAT-registered businesses and is gradually expanding to self-employed professionals, landlords, limited companies, and other UK businesses.

Does MTD apply to self-employed professionals?

Yes, self-employed individuals earning above HMRC thresholds may need to maintain digital records and submit updates using MTD-compatible software.

Does MTD affect healthcare professionals and GP practices?

Yes, healthcare professionals, GP practices, locum doctors, consultants, and clinics may all be affected by MTD requirements depending on their business structure and income.

What software is compatible with MTD?

Popular MTD-compatible software includes Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and other HMRC-approved cloud accounting platforms.

Can CRT help me move to cloud accounting?

Absolutely. We provide complete cloud accounting setup, migration, software training, and ongoing support tailored to your business needs.

What happens if I don’t comply with MTD?

Failure to comply with MTD regulations may result in HMRC penalties, reporting issues, and additional administrative complications.

Is Xero compatible with MTD?

Yes, Xero is fully compatible with Making Tax Digital and supports digital bookkeeping, VAT submissions, and HMRC reporting requirements.

How often do I need to submit records under MTD?

Submission frequency depends on your business type and HMRC requirements, but VAT returns are typically submitted quarterly.

Can you manage MTD submissions on my behalf?

Yes, our team can manage your MTD setup, digital bookkeeping, VAT submissions, and ongoing HMRC compliance support for you.

Need Help with Making Tax Digital?

Our healthcare accounting specialists can help you transition smoothly to HMRC-compliant digital accounting systems while reducing stress, improving efficiency, and keeping your business compliant.