MTD VAT Disclaimer

MTD VAT User Disclaimer

This disclaimer explains important limitations and responsibilities when using ForwardifyMtd to connect to HMRC Making Tax Digital VAT services.

Last updated: 08/06/2026

1. We are not HMRC

ForwardifyMtd is provided by Accusolve Accountants Limited. We are not HMRC and we do not control HMRC systems, HMRC rules, HMRC authorisation, HMRC deadlines or HMRC API availability.

HMRC may change, suspend, reject or withdraw access to APIs or authorisations.

2. No tax or accounting advice

The application helps you prepare, manage and submit VAT-related information, but it does not decide whether your VAT treatment is correct.

You are responsible for checking:

  • whether your business is VAT registered;
  • whether VAT should be charged;
  • which VAT rate applies;
  • whether invoices and credit notes are correct;
  • whether VAT return values are accurate;
  • whether your VAT records are complete;
  • whether you need advice from an accountant or tax adviser.

3. Your responsibility before submission

Before submitting any VAT return to HMRC, you must carefully review all figures and confirm that the information is accurate and complete.

You must check:

  • VAT period;
  • VAT Registration Number;
  • sales VAT;
  • purchase VAT;
  • net VAT due or reclaimable;
  • box values;
  • supporting invoice records;
  • adjustments and corrections;
  • whether the submission is final.

4. HMRC authorisation

You must only connect ForwardifyMtd to an HMRC account, VAT Registration Number or organisation that you are authorised to manage.

You are responsible for ensuring that only authorised users in your organisation can connect, view, prepare or submit VAT data.

5. Fraud prevention headers

HMRC requires relevant technical and audit data to be sent with some API requests. This may include information about the user, device, browser, IP address, connection method, server and request.

You must not block, falsify, manipulate or interfere with this data.

6. Submission errors and HMRC rejection

HMRC submissions may fail or be rejected for reasons including:

  • incorrect VAT Registration Number;
  • expired HMRC authorisation;
  • incorrect or incomplete data;
  • HMRC API downtime;
  • invalid VAT period;
  • fraud prevention header issues;
  • network or hosting issues;
  • HMRC rule changes or API changes.

You remain responsible for filing obligations and deadlines even if a submission fails.

7. Deadlines and penalties

You are responsible for knowing and meeting your VAT deadlines.

We are not responsible for penalties, interest, surcharges, missed deadlines or rejected returns caused by inaccurate data, user error, expired authorisation, HMRC issues, third-party outages or failure to review submissions.

8. Records and exports

The application may help you store invoices, credit notes, payment records, VAT settings and submission logs.

You are responsible for ensuring your records are complete, accurate and retained for the legally required period.

9. Professional advice