ScanSnap iX1600 and ScanSnap iX1400 make it easy

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the government’s strategy to digitise the tax administration system for VAT, Income Tax and Corporation Tax for businesses and individuals.

Since April 2022, all VAT registered businesses must submit tax returns to HMRC digitally using government compliant software.

It's that time of year again when the deadline for submitting self assessment tax returns online is fast approaching. The ScanSnap iX1600 or ScanSnap iX1400 are perfect devices to help your customers organise their paperwork and digitise financial documents in preparation for Income Tax Self-Assessment and MTD compliance.

Important Making Tax Digital deadlines

1st deadline: April 2026

All self employed businesses and landlords with an annual business or property income above £50,000 must be MTD compliant for Income Tax Self Assessment. Some businesses and landlords have the option to start using MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment through a pilot scheme now. Find out more here.

2nd deadline: April 2026

All companies to become MTD compliant for Corporation Tax. and landlords have the option to start using MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment through a pilot scheme now. Find out more here.

3rd deadline: April 2027

All self employed businesses and landlords with an annual business income above £30,000 must ensure their Income Tax is MTD compliant.

Digitising paperwork with scanning is the first step

Digitising paperwork is the first step to becoming MTD compliant, and scanning is the simplest way to do it. Scanning makes it quick and easy for individuals and businesses to start their digital transformation journey.

ScanSnap is the ideal solution

Combining high speeds with excellent image quality, the ScanSnap iX1600 and iX1400 feature powerful, intuitive technology that easily converts paper documents into searchable electronic files.

Learn more about the products by checking out the product pages for the iX1600 scanner and the iX1400 scanner.