Updated February 2026

Making Tax Digital, explained.

Clear, accurate MTD guidance from Manchester chartered accountants, since 1948. Free of charge.

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Key dates and deadlines

Phase 1
6 April 2026
Income over £50,000
Phase 2
6 April 2027
Income over £30,000
Phase 3
6 April 2028
Income £20,000 or more

What our clients say

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Sofia Carlini
25 April 2023

The Jack Ross Team has been an absolute delight. Professional, nice and fast during the Audit procedure. Thank you Jack Ross Team.

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Katrien Vanassche
20 April 2023

Very good service from the Jack Ross Team. They gave us good advice and completed a very efficient audit. They have a friendly and competent team. I would surely recommend them.

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Dan Gazzard
25 February 2022

Brilliant service from the Jack Ross team in setting up several companies in very quick time, along with providing associated accountancy advice. Can recommend wholeheartedly as a leading accountancy practice with a can-do attitude.

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Daniel Connolly
11 January 2022

First class service for many years from a first class team. Highly recommended. Prompt, commercially aware, personable.

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Marc Hourigan
11 January 2022

Been using Jack Ross for a number of years. Good clear advice and nice people to do business with.

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aj shelton
22 December 2021

Jack Ross is based in Manchester and provides tax planning and Xero accounts. They are a long-standing and well-regarded firm with an excellent reputation. They provide their clients with exceptional service and a wealth of advice. I have no hesitation in using their professional services.

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Karen Openshaw
14 May 2020

Jack Ross has been my accountants since I set up my business in 2016. From the outset I was helped with advice, support and encouragement. I cannot commend them highly enough. Always on hand to answer any question and responsive to any changes in the economy which might concern their clients. I don’t have to worry about the financial side of my business as all of that is taken care of and dealt with by Umar and the brilliant team. If you are looking for a top class accountancy firm which maintains the personal touch they are for you!

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syra bano
16 November 2019

I would recommend this account, knowledgable and helpful

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13 August 2018

I can confidently recommend Jack Ross Accountants. They are continually improving their service, greatly benefiting our company as well as me personally. The team at Jack Ross have helped suggest and set up innovative accounting software, adding training and support. This alone has been a massive step towards having more control and understanding of our company finances.

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Cliff Lansley
9 August 2018

We have enjoyed a solid and constructive relationship with JackRoss and Can highly recommend them for accountancy services.

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Harry Lansley
9 August 2018

We have been working with Jack Ross for over two years and the service has been fantastic. They have a great and knowledgable team who have taken good care of us and our accounts.

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Moray Newberry
8 August 2018

Meeting to review annual accounts and discuss future plans. Very productive as they definitely talk my language - on reflection probably the best such meeting in recent years. Many thanks Umar and Jamie

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Paul Medcalfe
4 June 2018

Jack Ross has serviced my Personal Tax requirements for the last 5 years. During some complicated challenges their advice was excellent and the customer service second to none and left me with no doubt all was in hand.

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stevewright96
23 May 2018

Following a recommendation, I have used Jack Ross for all my accounting needs (including payroll) since the inception of my business over 12 years ago. The relationship has been completely hassle free and I greatly value their service, which goes well beyond preparation of accounts. Their tax planning advice has been really helpful and I have always felt that they have ‘got my back’. Can’t recommend them enough.

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oliver kirk
22 March 2018

We have finally found the Accountancy firm that we have been looking for! We switched over to Jack Ross towards the end of last year and from the very first contact to the recent submission of our end of year accounts the service provided has been fantastic and has easily exceeded our expectations. Thank you!

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Paul Clark
29 September 2017

Excellent service; very helpful people and work done much quicker than I expected.

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Benjamin
22 February 2017

I have used Jack Ross as my accountants for a number of years. Their service is professional and accurate. They deal with queries promptly and I can always get hold of the person I need to speak to. Their digital product has made a big difference to the efficiency of my business. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

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Rob Cowan
22 February 2017

Jack Ross have been my family and business accountants and financial advisors for over 50 years. The delivery of services is second to none and i would recommend them to anyone. We have also built up great friendships over the years, above and beyond that of a normal business relationship which i value greatly.

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Fee Munshi
16 February 2017

We have been looked after by jack Ross for a number of years. They have given us fantastic tax advise and helped our company grow from strength to strength.A & f

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Jonathan Foxcroft
14 February 2017

Excellent advice and an understandable explanation of a very complex area of tax and corporate law which other (so called) advisors managed to totally confuse me. Thank you.

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Holly Jones
14 February 2017

I have had a relationship with Jack Ross for several years and continue to be impressed by the proactive support and diligent advice received across the breadth of the firm. Excellent at signposting.

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Felix Mulderrig
11 January 2016

Jack Ross have acted for our law company for over 5 years and have been professional, prompt, and knowledgable in all aspects of our dealing with them.

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