Accurate Final Declarations.
Compatible With All Software.

BrightTax allows the submission of annual tax returns digitally as part of the full MTD compliance package.

BrightTax handles the final annual declaration by retrieving clients’ quarterly totals (income and expenses) directly from HMRC. This means no re-entering figures that were already submitted throughout the year – accountants complete the remaining sections (employment income, savings, reliefs) and BrightTax combines everything for the final return.

BrightTax works alongside BrightManager and BrightBooks to ensure practices can manage both annual and quarterly tax filings seamlessly within one ecosystem.

BrightTax primarily serves accountants and clients who need to meet the annual return component of MTD compliance, including sole traders and landlords.

Clients can use any MTD-compliant software for their quarterly submissions – Excel (via bridging tool), QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, FreeAgent, or BrightBooks. When it’s time for the final annual declaration, BrightTax retrieves all that quarterly data directly from HMRC via API. This means clients can continue using whatever bookkeeping system works for them, and BrightTax pulls everything together automatically for the final return – no need to force platform migrations or re-enter data.

You can choose the combination of software you need to suit your MTD work, for practice management, quarterly submissions, annual declarations, or all three. It means you can work with clients and their needs without compromising on your service offering.

Bright’s MTD software differentiates itself through several key features:

1. Software-Agnostic Compatibility: It works seamlessly with any MTD-compliant software,BrightTax retrieves quarterly data directly from HMRC, so it works regardless of which MTD-compliant software clients use including Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, and others., without forcing clients to switch platforms. This flexibility allows practices to support all client types and needs, enhancing existing workflows rather than replacing them.
2. Three-Product Integrated Ecosystem: The solution combines BrightManager (practice management), BrightBooks (quarterly filing), and BrightTax (annual returns) work together into one connected system, to covering the full spectrum of MTD compliance in a unified platform.
3. Accountant-First Design: All product decisions focus on meeting the specific needs of accountants and preserving existing client relationships, helping practices manage increased administrative work effectively.
4.  Comprehensive Practice Management: BrightManager acts as an MTD command centre with holistic client oversight across all MTD obligations and software platforms, enabling streamlined compliance management.
5. Established HMRC Expertise and Recognition: Bright leverages over 26 years of experience with HMRC and manages more than 350,000 annual submissions, providing proven compliance credentials and peace of mind.
6. Transforms Compliance into Opportunity: Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, Bright’s solution aims to convert the MTD administrative burden into a profitable service opportunity for accounting practices.

These features collectively position Bright as a complete and flexible MTD compliance partner that supports a diverse range of clients and practice workflows without disruption.

We’d love to show you how Making Tax Digital for Income Tax can be headache-free with Bright.