Making Tax Digital for tradesmen — keep records that plug in
MTD is about digital links and timely filing for VAT — rules evolve. Your job is clean, dated records your accountant or MTD software can ingest without rework.
By Paul Finn
Wall & floor tiler · 20+ years on the tools · Published
Who it affects
VAT-registered businesses — thresholds and rules update; verify current HMRC guidance.
What breaks MTD workflows
Cash in hand with no invoice, bags of receipts in February, and personal spending mixed on business cards.
How trade software helps
Invoices with dates and line items export cleaner than memory. Pro Quoter is not a full MTD bridge — but it reduces operational mess upstream.
FAQ
- Does Pro Quoter replace MTD software?
- Use HMRC-compliant MTD tools for filing; use Pro Quoter to run quotes, jobs and operational money visibility.