HMRC-recognised software

HMRC recognition protects your tax filings

Only HMRC-recognised software can file directly to HMRC’s systems. Recognition confirms that Clear Books meets HMRC’s technical and compliance standards for digital record keeping and online filing.

When you use HMRC-recognised software:

• Your submissions go straight to HMRC via secure digital links
• Helps you stay compliant with MTD and PAYE filing rules
• You reduce the risk of penalties from missed or invalid returns
• You can prove your records were filed using authorised systems

1. MTD for Income Tax

Clear Books is fully HMRC-recognised for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — enabling landlords, sole traders, accountants and bookkeepers to:

• Keep digital records
• Send quarterly updates
• Submit the end-of-year MTD Tax Return
  • The end-of-year MTD Tax Return requires submission of details on various income types, including employment, self-employment, property, savings and investments, and other income.
  • Clear Books is HMRC-recognised for all income sources.

Fully recognised since 10 October 2025.

Learn more about Income Tax in Clear Books

2. MTD for VAT

Recognised since 2019, Clear Books lets VAT-registered businesses:

• Maintain digital links from invoice to return
• File VAT submissions directly to HMRC
• Manage VAT returns for standard, flat rate, Domestic Reverse Charge, cash schemes, and imported services reverse charge

Learn more about VAT in Clear Books.

3. Real Time Information (RTI) for PAYE - Payroll Software

Clear Books Payroll is HMRC-recognised for PAYE submissions — ensuring your payroll submissions reach HMRC securely and on time.

With Clear Books Payroll, you can:

• File FPS and EPS returns via RTI, direct to HMRC
• Automate PAYE and National Insurance calculations
• Provide payslips to employees

Learn more about Clear Books Payroll.

4. Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

Clear Books supports CIS submissions directly to HMRC, and CIS subcontractor status verification — ideal for contractors and subcontractors managing payments and deductions.

With CIS in Clear Books:

• Prepare and file CIS returns to HMRC
• Manage subcontractor verification
• Track deductions and produce payment statements
• Offset with payroll payment, if you also use Clear Books Payroll

Learn more about CIS in Clear Books.

Explore Clear Books by compliance area

Filing Type	Recognition	Learn More
MTD for Income Tax	HMRC-recognised	Learn about MTD for Income Tax
MTD for VAT	HMRC-recognised	Learn about MTD for VAT
RTI for PAYE (FPS, EPS)	HMRC-recognised	Explore Clear Books Payroll
CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)	HMRC-recognised	See CIS features