VAT Returns - HMRC letter regarding XML software

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Hi EWP,
As ian_roberts said, there are(were) two different ways of doing this. The older way and MTD (Making Tax digital). The older system will not work anymore in near future. Only MTD is supported then. Have a look here:

Signing up for Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is now live. If you are a VAT registered business from April 8th 2021 you must submit your VAT Returns using the MTD Gateway. Fear not, if you are already using QuickFile to manage your accounting, the setup procedure is very simple. Enrolling for Making Tax Digital (MTD) Before you can file your VAT Return on the new MTD system you must first enroll for MTD within your HMRC Tax Account. First sign into your HMRC Tax Account. [image] On the overview page you will…

and here:

Making Tax Digital - Key Points

What is Making Tax Digital? Making Tax Digital is a HMRC initiative announced in the 2015 Budget that aims to simplify and modernise the tax system for both individuals and businesses. The Making Tax Digital roadmap sets out an ambitious vision on how the tax system will be transformed for the digital age. When will Making Tax Digital be implemented? The first stage of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) rollout was completed in 2022 as all VAT registered businesses were mandated to keep digital rec…