Explain Making Tax Digital to a worried client
MTD for Income Tax is rolling out by income threshold, and clients have questions. A clear explainer, checked by you, saves dozens of phone calls.
Steps
- Open GOV.UK's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax pages and note the current thresholds and start dates yourself.
- Paste the prompt below with those facts. Don't let AI supply dates or thresholds.
- Check every line against GOV.UK.
- Send it as a client newsletter or use it as a script for calls, adding what your firm will do for them.
The exact prompt
Write a plain-English explainer for [UK] sole traders and landlords about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Use ONLY these facts, which I've checked on GOV.UK: [thresholds, start dates, what changes, quarterly updates]. Sections: Does this affect me? What changes? What do I need to do? What will we do for you: [our service and price]. Under 300 words, friendly, no scare tactics. If something isn't in my facts, write [CHECK GOV.UK] instead of filling it in.
✓ Check before you send
- Every date and threshold matches GOV.UK on the day you send it.
- No [CHECK GOV.UK] gaps remain.
- Your service and fees are clear.
UK notes extra
- The official source for MTD for Income Tax: GOV.UK: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.