Hannahshp
Level 1

MTD


Hello, I’m self employed and have been using the original quickbooks app for years. With MTD, do I need to switch to a different version of the app? I don’t want to lose any previous data. How does it all work? Any help very gratefully received 

Dandie_A
QuickBooks Team

Making Tax Digital

Yes, Hannahshp. You will need to transition from QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE) to remain compliant with current regulations. The original QBSE app does not support the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) requirements.

 

To ensure your records meet these standards, QuickBooks recommends switching to  the Sole Trader Plus plan, which are HMRC-recognised for MTD submissions.

 

When you migrate, your data transfers with you. This includes up to seven years of bank transactions, invoices, mileage, and receipts. However, we highly recommend manually backing up your historical records before starting the process:

 

  1. Navigate to Reports and select Standard reports.
  2. From the Tax details section, select a tax year.
  3. Select Download.
  4. Repeat for each year stored in QuickBooks.
  5. You should also export your Profit and Loss statements, Mileage logs, and Receipts using the same download menu.

 

Once the migration begins, please refrain from adding new transactional data until you receive a confirmation email. This ensures a clean transfer and prevents duplication errors. After the move is complete, you will be prompted to answer a few brief questions to help configure your new account.

 

If your QuickBooks Self-Employed subscription was purchased through Apple or Google Play, you will need to contact our support team for assistance with the switching process, as it is slightly different.

 

If you have any concerns, feel free to reply here at any time.