Our VAT Returns and Making Tax Digital Service
Accurate VAT & MTD Services
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VAT and Making Tax Digital requirements can feel overwhelming - but they don't have to be. Jackson Lee Accountants in Bury provides clear, stress-free VAT return support and makes sure your business is fully compliant with HMRC's digital reporting rules. Whether you're VAT-registered already or preparing for upcoming MTD rules, we make the whole process simple and straightforward.
What's included
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Monthly or quarterly VAT return preparation
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Full Xero MTD-compatible setup
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Digital record-keeping guidance
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VAT scheme advice (standard, flat-rate, cash accounting)
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Error checks & compliance reviews
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VAT registration support
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HMRC submission confirmation
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Ongoing VAT advice
Why choose us?
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Xero Certified Advisors
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MTD specialists with up-to-date knowledge
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Friendly local accountants in Bury
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Year-round support
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Reduce errors and avoid penalties
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We handle your deadlines so you don’t have to
Frequently asked questions
Q1: Do I need MTD-compatible software?
Yes — all VAT-registered businesses must file digitally using approved software.
Q2: Can you submit my VAT returns for me?
Absolutely. We handle preparation, review, and submission.
Q3: Do I need Xero?
We strongly recommend Xero for MTD — but we can advise on alternatives.
Q4: What if I make a mistake on a VAT return?
We check every return thoroughly and can correct previous errors with HMRC if needed.
Q5: Where can I get help with VAT returns in Greater Manchester?
From our office at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury, we help businesses across Greater Manchester register for VAT, choose the right VAT scheme and file Making Tax Digital returns through Xero. Jackson Lee Accountants is an ACCA-registered practice, and we can run your bookkeeping and payroll alongside your VAT. Call 0161 327 0047 to book a free 30-minute consultation.
Who our VAT returns service in Bury is for
VAT rules and Making Tax Digital can take up time you would rather spend on your business. We look after VAT for businesses across Bury and Greater Manchester.
Businesses nearing the threshold. Your taxable turnover is approaching £90,000 and you need to register.
Newly registered businesses. You want advice on the right scheme: standard, flat rate or cash accounting.
Limited companies and sole traders. You file monthly or quarterly and want returns done accurately and on time.
Businesses moving to MTD software. You still use spreadsheets or older software and need a compatible set-up.
Businesses that have found an error. A past return was wrong and you need it corrected properly.
How it works
We take VAT off your hands in four simple steps.
1. Free consultation. Book a free 30-minute call by phone, Teams or at our office. We look at your turnover, your current scheme and how you keep records.
2. Fixed quote. We agree a fixed monthly fee, confirmed after a short review of your records.
3. We take over. If you have an accountant, we contact them for the handover. We set up MTD-compatible software, usually Xero, and handle registration if you need it.
4. Ongoing. We prepare and submit each return and tell you what to pay. Our bookkeeping service keeps your records VAT-ready between returns.
What VAT returns cost
Our "from" prices for 2026/27. New clients get 10% off monthly fees for their first 12 months:
VAT returns under Making Tax Digital: from £50 a month.
Bookkeeping (bank matching in Xero), if you want it: from £19 a month.
Prices exclude VAT, are paid monthly by Direct Debit and are confirmed after a short review of your records. Get your exact price in 2 minutes.
Key VAT dates and thresholds
VAT registration threshold: £90,000 taxable turnover. Watch your turnover as you approach it.
Return frequency: monthly or quarterly. We keep track of your dates for you.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: separate from VAT. From 6 April 2026 it applies to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000.
April 2027 and April 2028: the Income Tax threshold falls to £30,000, then £20,000.
More questions
When do I have to register for VAT? You need to register when your taxable turnover goes over the VAT registration threshold, currently £90,000. Keeping an eye on your rolling turnover is important as you get close. We can monitor this with you, handle the registration and explain what changes once you are registered.
Which VAT scheme is right for me? It depends on your business. The main options are the standard scheme, the flat rate scheme and cash accounting. Each suits different types of business and cash flow. We look at your sales, costs and how you get paid, then recommend the scheme that makes most sense for you.
Can you take over my VAT returns from my current accountant? Yes. Once you have agreed your fixed fee, we contact your current accountant for the handover. We check your VAT records and software, then take over from the next return. You have your own team leader, so you always know who is looking after your VAT.
Is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax the same as for VAT? No, they are separate. MTD for VAT covers your VAT returns. MTD for Income Tax applies from 6 April 2026 to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 and needs quarterly updates. Some clients need both, and we can look after both in the same software.
Mike Jackson FCCA is Xero certified and has more than 30 years in accountancy. Our office is at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury town centre. We work with clients in Bury, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Heywood and across Greater Manchester, and with online clients further afield. Book your free 30-minute consultation, get your fixed price online or call us on 0161 327 0047.