HMRC Making Tax Digital: Recognised Software
My Tax Digital is recognised by HMRC for both VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) under the Making Tax Digital programme.
MTD for VAT - recognised since 2019 (Find us on HMRC's VAT software choices page - search 'My Tax Digital')
MTD for ITSA - recognised since 2025 (Find us on HMRC's ITSA software choices page)
The reference number AE2P7R shown beneath the badge is our official HMRC recognition reference.
What HMRC Recognition Means
HMRC recognition is not automatic. Before software can be listed on HMRC's official software choices pages and carry the MTD Recognised trademark, it must pass a technical assessment against HMRC's full MTD specification.
My Tax Digital has been assessed and approved across the following areas:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| API compliance | Full integration with HMRC's MTD APIs, covering VAT obligations and submissions, and all currently available ITSA APIs |
| Fraud prevention headers | Mandatory device and connection data transmitted with every API call, as required under The Delivery of Tax Information through Software (Ancillary Metadata) Regulations 2019 |
| Digital record keeping | End-to-end digital links from source data through to submission, with no manual re-keying at any stage |
| ITSA income sources | Quarterly updates for sole trader, UK property, and foreign property income; full tax return support including employment, savings and dividends, pensions, capital gains, CIS, Gift Aid, student loans, Marriage Allowance, and High Income Child Benefit Charge |
| Security | Data encrypted in transit and at rest; secure authentication via HMRC's OAuth 2.0 service |
Fraud Prevention
HMRC requires all recognised MTD software to submit fraud prevention data alongside every API call. This includes device identifiers, connection details, and client information, which HMRC uses to detect and prevent fraudulent submissions.
My Tax Digital transmits this data automatically and in full compliance with HMRC's fraud prevention specification. No action is required from users.
Staying Recognised
HMRC recognition requires ongoing compliance. My Tax Digital is actively maintained to track changes to HMRC's APIs, fraud prevention requirements, and MTD legislation, ensuring we remain recognised as the MTD programme continues to expand to more taxpayers.
