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How to Use Making Tax Digital (MTD)

In this guide, we show How to Use Making Tax Digital (MTD) within the Finance Module. This option allows access to Online VAT Reporting to HMRC.

Access: The minimum permissions required to Use Making Tax Digital (MTD) are found in the Finance Module section Config > Setup > Roles & Permissions.

To begin, go to Modules > Finance > Finance Home Page > Maintenance > Global Configuration.

On this page, about half way down on the right, in the Making Tax Digital (MTD) Settings, tick the Use VAT 100 box.

This then brings up the Authenticate button.

Click the Authenticate button. This then connects to the GOV.UK Website.

Read the information on the next page, taking note of What you will need. Then click Sign in to the HMRC online service.

Complete the information and then click Sign in.

Follow the instructions on the GOV.UK Website to complete the process.

Updated on May 20, 2026
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